Swinging Left is Hard

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Brendan Dalley, Editor, July/August Issue 2026

A few months ago, I decided to do something that sounded simple but in reality is extremely hard and makes me look absolutely ridiculous. I decided to learn how to swing a golf club from the left side. For context, I am right handed and have played golf since I was...

Where Community and Housing Meet: The Impact of REACH

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Washington County Board of Realtors, July/August Issue 2026

Strong communities are not built by chance, but by people who choose to show up for one another. That spirit of connection and the care residents have for each other is easy to see throughout Washington County, where residents, businesses, and REALTORS® come together...

Utah Tech University Letter

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, UTU President, Community & Culture, July/August Issue 2026

Dear Neighbors and Friends, As Utah Tech University prepares to welcome students for the 2026–27 academic year this fall, I am filled with gratitude, pride, and optimism for the future we are building together. The 2025–26 academic year was one of extraordinary...

Utah Tech Graduate Turns Personal Challenge Into Assistive Technology

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Katie Rillos, Community & Culture, July/Aug 2026 cover 4, July/August Issue 2026

Utah Tech University graphic design graduate Dallin Mattson was given a midterm assignment to solve an everyday problem he personally faced. Living with partial blindness, he saw an opportunity to create a product that could improve daily navigation, leading to the...

Why Would I Ever Want to Leave Home?

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Michele Bettridge, July/August Issue 2026

So Why Would Someone Choose Senior Living? Freedom from yard work, repairs, plumbing issues, and snow removal. • A built-in social life. • Health and wellness support. • Peace of mind. Maybe the better question is “What kind of life do I want next?” Senior living...

New Utah E-Bike Laws: What St. George Families Should Know

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Intermountain Health, July/August Issue 2026

St. George’s sunny weather, neighborhood streets, bike paths, and places like Washington Wheels Park make it easy for children to ride year-round. E-bikes and e-scooters can be part of that fun, but they also move faster than many children, teens, and parents realize....