by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Dr. Koby Taylor, PharmD, Health & Fitness, July/Aug 2026 cover 4, July/August Issue 2026
Mike couldn’t pinpoint exactly when it started, but somewhere along the way, his energy began slipping. At 56, he was doing what many people do: working hard, running a business, trying to stay healthy, helping aging parents, showing up for his wife, cheering at...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Jayson Malufau, Health & Fitness, July/August Issue 2026
Hello, neighbors. Every day in my practice, I look into the eyes of patients who are quietly dreading becoming a statistic. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death both nationally and right here in our beautiful red rock country. But here is the truth...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Mark Wade, Health & Fitness, July/August Issue 2026
Flex at the LekOn a recent clear and calm spring morning, I arose at 4:45 a.m. to gear up and drive for an hour to a preidentified location where the courting rituals of Utah’s greater sage-grouse could be observed. As I drove east, the early morning rays of sunlight,...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Dr. Coleen Andrus, Health & Fitness, July/Aug 2026 cover 2, July/August Issue 2026
The vagus nerve is the superhighway that runs from the brain to the gut, exchanging information along the way. What happens in your gut affects your brain. Food and mental health are intertwined. Studies have shown that people with irritable bowel syndrome have twice...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | May 17, 2026 | Author, Tiffany Gust, NBC-HWC, Health & Fitness, May/June 2026
If you enjoy cycling along scenic trails, hiking local desert paths, playing pickleball with friends, or squeezing in a round of golf on the weekend, you already know how good movement feels. Staying active is one of the best things we can do for our health as we age....
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | May 17, 2026 | Author, Dr. Taylor Hutchins, Health & Fitness, May/June 2026
Pickleball has exploded in popularity across the country, especially among adults over fifty who enjoy its fun, social, and low-impact pace. However, with its rise in popularity has come a concerning trend: a surge in serious eye injuries related to the sport. A...
