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Keeping your joints healthy

Knowing a few facts about the wear and care of your joints can help you take steps to keep them healthy.Healthy joints have cartilage, which acts as a spongy shock absorber on the ends of the bones so they don’t rub against each other. When you don’t have enough cartilage, you can have ...

Improved memory takes practice

As someone who’s spent the better part of a decade as a memory researcher, I often get the question — “How can I improve my memory?” I’ve got good news and bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. There is no one thing, no one magic pill, program, or trick that will ...

New report ranks Utah’s obesity rates compared to other states

OGDEN — A new report indicates Utah adults have significantly more heft than they did in 1990. But they still fare better — weight-wise — than their counterparts in 44 states.Such are the findings of “<a href="http://stateofobesity.org/adult-obesity/" target="_blank">The ...

Old medicine drop-offs planned by local health departments

Local health departments want to purge households of their old pills and help protect people from abuse, theft and self-harm.The “Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet” event will take place at several collection sites throughout Weber and Davis counties from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. ...

Retreats offer hope for women with breast cancer

SOUTH OGDEN — There’s always a silver lining if you choose to see it.That’s what Jodi Holmgren said she believes.The 51-year-old South Ogden resident was diagnosed eight years ago with a very aggressive, high-grade form of breast cancer, just six months after having a normal ...

30 Utahns sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers

At least 30 Utahns have been sickened by salmonella-tainted cucumbers in an outbreak of illness that has spread to 27 states, health officials say.Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce of San Diego on Friday, Sept. 4, recalled its “Limited Edition” brand cucumbers after 285 people ...