by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Feb 1, 2026 | Author, Mark Wade, Health & Fitness, January/February 2026
High above the main canyon of Utah’s Zion National Park, the upper east rim offers a serene winter escape that feels worlds away from the summer bustle. Even in winter, the main canyon can draw weekend warriors, but venture on top of this 6,500-foot plateau—another...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Feb 1, 2026 | Author, Jay Barlett, Health & Fitness, January/February 2026
What do you suppose is around that next bend? I’ve asked that of myself—or my riding partner du jour—hundreds of times. There’s an allure to the invisible, to what’s just over the next rise or around the next corner, hidden behind trees, a boulder, or the shape of the...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Feb 1, 2026 | Author, Annelies Newman, RDN, CD, Health & Fitness, January/February 2026
Have you ever wondered if women should be eating differently from men? To be honest, plants, healthy meats, and fats are beneficial for everyone. The difference may lie in how those plants and nutrients are utilized according to the unique needs of men and women. Many...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Feb 1, 2026 | Author, Family Healthcare, Author, Lori for Family Healthcare, Health & Fitness, January/February 2026, Mind & Body
As the new year unfolds and cooler air settles over Southern Utah, winter offers a natural reset. With slower days, quieter evenings, and the busy holiday season behind, it’s a good time to refocus on what keeps us steady: our health, routines, and sense of...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Feb 1, 2026 | Author, Lisa Larson, Health & Fitness, January/February 2026
With cases of type 2 diabetes increasing at an alarming rate, even more attention is being paid to the diagnosis that comes before diabetes—a medical stage known as prediabetes. Determined by a ninety-day average of a person’s blood glucose, known as an A1C, between...
