Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety With the fall semester starting, the campus will again be busy with students, faculty and staff trying to get to where they need to be; stay alert and safe, especially when using or driving through crosswalks. For pedestrians: Always cross at marked crosswalks. They are designed and put in for your safety. […]
Read MoreONLY CLEAN WATER CAN GO DOWN THE STORM DRAIN ON CAMPUS In urban areas, like the university, where there are mostly parking lots, sidewalks, paved streets and rooftops, less rainfall can soak directly into the ground. The runoff is carried by curbs or gutters into storm drains or spillways. Storm drains are separate from the […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Who needs fiber? Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. It works to keep your gut healthy while also helping to keep your body functioning properly. What you may not know is that there are many benefits of fiber beyond the well-known benefits to gut health. In general, fiber can […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] 3 HEALTHY SUMMER SALADS Spinach Strawberry Avocado Salad with Greek Yogurt Poppyseed dressing For the dressing: Place all ingredients into a jar and shake well to combine: 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 2 […]
Read MoreProper laboratory attire Despite the warmer weather, when working in a laboratory proper clothing must be worn. Long pants, complete foot covering shoes, safety glasses, lab coats and gloves are the minimum personal protective gear that must be worn. If you are wearing shorts and sandals for the day, remember to bring a pair of […]
Read MoreIn the most comprehensive review to date of studies on subjective well-being, a team led by a U researcher concludes there is a connection between happiness and health in some instances.
Read MoreStudy shows mind-body therapies effective in managing pain.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] The Famous Faces of Learning Disorders Children have an exciting and often enviable energy about them. How many times have we heard a parent say, “If I could just bottle some of that energy, I would get so much more accomplished during the day”? While it seems youngsters are more controlled by […]
Read MoreLIFT SAFELY The University of Utah’s goal is to eliminate injuries caused by improper and poor lifting practices. To prevent strains, dislocations and muscle tears, please do the following when lifting: Stretch and warm up before you perform any lifting Keep your back straight and bend your knees – remember to never twist or bend […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] WAYS TO CHANGE A BEHAVIOR AND MAKE IT STICK Do you find yourself setting the same New Year’s resolution year after year? Do you start making behavior changes but find yourself reverting back to old habits? If so, you are not alone. Making changes to our lifestyle and behaviors can be tricky […]
Read MoreUPDATED: FIREWORK SAFETY FOR UTAH’S 24TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Salt Lake City has updated its firework restrictions, as always the university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays, other jurisdictions have announced additional restrictions as well, to see a map of restricted areas click […]
Read MoreFIRE SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. See map here. Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the University’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out […]
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