[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Want to lose weight? Pay attention to body composition By Alana Schroeder, web content specialist for the Interactive Marketing & Web Team at University of Utah Health Care It’s a new year, and just like last year, losing weight is this year’s most popular New Year’s resolution. You may think being thin […]
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Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][bs_well size=”lg” ] ALCOHOL AND MELANOMA: A NEW LINK New research from the American Association for Cancer Research has added melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—to the list of cancers correlated to alcohol use. More specifically, consumption of white wine has been found to correlate with the occurrence of melanoma in white males and […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] 7 health benefits of yoga Yoga has been around for over 5,000 years. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga, some are fast-paced and intense, others are gentle and relaxing. A consistent yoga practice offers all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. Improves flexibility As we age, our flexibility […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] SNOOZING YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH Did you know that muscles are built while you’re asleep at night? That’s right. As you drift off to la la land your body is working hard to repair microscopic tears in the individual muscle cells (sarcomeres). If you are training to overload, you incur these […]
Read MoreGreatist.com recognizes the U for food compositing, biodegradable packaging and wellness center with ranking among top 26 healthiest colleges.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] IS WEIGHT LOSS THE BEST MEASURE OF IMPROVING HEALTH OR CAN WE BE “FAT AND FIT”: A PARADIGM SHIFT Current popular belief is that being overweight or obese is the greatest risk to our health. In accordance, weight loss has been considered the answer to the myriad of chronic diseases we as […]
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Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] ‘SPRING’ UP YOUR WORKOUT Who needs a treadmill? Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine while engaging in a NEW type of workout outside. Do you normally do yoga? Or do you have a yoga mat? Switch up your routine by doing a full body workout using your mat. Try doing long jumps […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″]OATS FOR HEART HEALTH Oats are a good source of soluble fiber (nearly 4 grams in 1 cup of oats) which is great for heart health! TYPES Whole oat grains are called groats. Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Whole oat groats are steamed and rolled flat into “flakes”. Cooking time is around five minutes. […]
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Read MoreBLOODBORNE PATHOGENS — NON-LABORATORY EMPLOYEES [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Bloodborne pathogens are disease-inducing microorganisms which can be transmitted through human blood and other body fluids. Anyone whose job responsibilities require them to work with human blood or other possibly infectious material must comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. Some of the requirements include […]
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