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How Being Grateful Can Improve Mental, Physical Health

Many people have shared messages of gratitude all over social media during the week of Thanksgiving. Experts say expressing thanks goes beyond just feeling good — it turns out there are actual health benefits that come from being grateful.
3 years ago

Utah Couple Runs Mormon Historic Pioneer Trail To Bring Awareness To Mental Health

People who have run marathons know it usually takes months and months of preparation, but how about running more than 50 marathons back to back to back? One Utah couple hit the road a couple months ago to do just that, and to spread awareness about mental health.
4 years ago

Utahns With Diabetes At Greater Risk For Complications From COVID-19

Studies show the risk of death or complications related to COVID-19 are four times greater for those with diabetes, which affects more than 150,000 Utahns. One West Jordan man said he's grateful his chronic illness was under control when he got the coronavirus.
4 years ago

Doctor Debunks Myths About Wearing Face Masks

There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and social media these days about wearing masks during the pandemic. KSL TV sat down with a doctor to debunk myths you may have seen going around.
4 years ago

Psychologists: Journaling Is Good Therapy During Coronavirus Pandemic

It can be hard dealing with emotions when there's so much beyond our control during this pandemic, but there is a simple and scientifically proven way to process what we are feeling and improve our mental health: journaling.
4 years ago

How To Avoid Crowded Hiking Trails During The Pandemic

Many Utahns are taking to the mountains to escape their own homes and avoid other people, but you’ll likely find the trails are more popular than usual this summer. One avid hiker has a few tips to help you find less populated trails.
4 years ago

Juggling Hats: How To Parent While Working From Home

Many Utahns have been juggling multiple responsibilities the last few months between working and parenting full-time. One Utah mom is using strategies she’s recently learned to help her daughter get the attention she needs during the workday.
4 years ago

Social Distancing Is Working, Saving Lives Like This Nine-Month Old Baby With Cancer

Utahns have been social distancing for a while now, and new data suggests the time people have spent apart from one another is paying off. Experts said it's not only protecting the general public, but especially those with compromised immune systems.
4 years ago

Utah Leaders Create Statewide COVID-19 Emotional Health Relief Hotline

Utah health officials have followed the lead of New York and other states by creating a statewide emotional health relief hotline, designed specifically to help people struggling with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago

How To Effectively Workout At Home Without Gym Equipment

If you're a gym rat, finding new ways to exercise at home can be a big adjustment, especially if you don't have home gym equipment. But KSL's Aley Davis found it's possible to have an effective workout at home just using your own body weight.
4 years ago

Virtual Recreation Keeps Kids Connected, Improves Mental Health

In addition to school being canceled, many after school sports and activities have also been put on hold. Local coaches and instructors are going out of their way to not only help their athletes stay active, but emotionally and mentally engaged.
4 years ago

Utah Shakespeare Festival Shares Suicide Prevention Message With Students

The Utah Shakespeare Festival took a special message on tour to high schools and universities throughout the state this year at no charge.
4 years ago

Payson Man Known For Life-Saving Wave Honored With ‘Heroes’ Award

A Payson man received a special honor by the Utah Attorney General for the small gesture he made that saved a man’s life.
4 years ago

Strength Training Helps Prevent Osteoporosis For Women Of All Ages, Health Officials Say

Osteoporosis is known as a silent disease because it usually attacks a person's body without any symptoms. If bone loss isn’t caught soon enough, the consequences could be tragic.
5 years ago

How To Prevent Yourself From Falling As You Age

As the weather begins to change this fall season, it’s time to think about a different kind of fall. About 50% of adults in their eighties fall down in any given year either in their home or on slick surfaces, according to officials.
5 years ago

Strategies For Managing Never-Ending Chronic Pain

Pain is a necessary signal our bodies send to alert us that something is wrong, but sometimes never-ending pain can be debilitating. One Park City woman is developing strategies to learn how to cope when the pain doesn’t go away.
5 years ago