Southern Utah Health & Wellness Magazine :: July/August 2026
Utah Tech University Letter
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
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?
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
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....
The Lasting Impact of Family Mealtime
We all want our grandchildren to become their best selves. If you wonder how to encourage them to communicate more openly, make good decisions, stay grounded in their values, and take academics seriously, the answer may surprise you with its simplicity. Often, it...
Before the First Bell: Back-to School Health Prep in Southern Utah
The last weeks of summer move quickly in Southern Utah. One minute, you are swimming at Sand Hollow State Park; the next, supply lists are landing in your inbox, and backpacks are stacked by the door. Before that first bell rings in August, July and early August are...
Our Neighbor Pioche
Somewhere in my back catalog of articles, I sang the praises of our Nevada neighbors in Caliente for their burgeoning mountain bike scene. They have a nicely rounded mix of wellbuilt, very fun trails. Kershaw-Ryan State Park’s trail system even hosts the annual Broken...
Sleep Apnea:More Than Just Snoring
More and more dentists and dental professionals are making airway health a significant part of their practices. We are learning that sleep apnea affects a great number of people, and many do not even realize they have it. It affects much more than just sleep. Sleep...
Mayor’s Message, July/August 2026
In the City of St. George, we believe that community gatherings are the lifeblood of a thriving city. They do more than simply fill our calendars; they weave together the cultural, social, and economic threads that define our shared identity. Whether through fitness,...
In the Long Run: Ultramarathoner/Grandmom Ashley Paulson Shatters World Record(s) for 100-Milers
It’s a safe bet that Ashley Paulson’s idea of a party differs dramatically from that of the average human. Take, for example, her recent trip to the 2026 Boston Marathon: Climbing aboard a treadmill at the Marathon Expo—at 3:36 a.m., hours before the Expo...
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