Author: Senior Correspondent

“Stress eating” can actually make stress worse, according to a registered dietitian nutritionist with Intermountain Health Exams, final projects, final performances, or final games and other activities that wrap up the academic year can be stressful. “Stress eating” — or the consuming of foods higher in fats and sugars and lower in nutrients, caffeine, or even skipping or replacing meals with energy drinks — can actually make it worse, according to Intermountain Health dietitians. “Let’s rethink the way we eat, and focus on high-nutrition foods to help us decrease stress instead of add to it,” said Tiana Barker, registered dietitian nutritionist for Intermountain ... Read more

Dr. Dan Ziebell is the director of the Cardiac Fitness Program at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and a pediatric cardiologist with University of Utah Health. While it is important that everyone be physically active, it is especially true for kids who have heart disease, heart surgeries, or even a heart transplant. That’s the spirit behind the new Cardiac Fitness Program at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. “Many kids with heart disease are nervous or anxious to be physically active, and we want to show them they can participate and help them build their confidence and physical capacity,” said Dan Ziebell, MD, pediatric cardiologist ... Read more

Unlimit Ventures, a product engineering-based venture studio, and ID8 Innovation, an entrepreneurial innovation consultancy, have announced a strategic partnership to launch new hardware and software tech companies. This collaboration aims to create next-generation companies using hardware, software, and AI to solve customer pain points and societal concerns. The partnership combines Unlimit Ventures’ expertise in engineering and product development with ID8 Innovation’s strength in early-stage venture building. Their first venture, which will be announced in coming weeks, will reimagine air quality monitoring. Unlimit Ventures and ID8 Innovation are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at building next-generation companies that employ ... Read more

As Summer Approaches, Here are Steps You Can Take to Reduce You and Your Family’s Risk of Developing Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers from Intermountain Health Cancer Experts Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, and while it is the least common it is estimated that melanoma will affect 1 in 27 men and 1 in 40 women in their lifetime. With over five million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers. By sharing facts about the dangers of unprotected ... Read more

DNE, an energy management company recognized by Great Place to Work® as the third best place to work in Canada in the category of Under 100 Employees. DNE helps clients in deregulated energy markets across North America optimize their energy costs by identifying and negotiating the best contracts to meet their needs. Just as important as helping clients meet their energy goals to cofounders Wayne Burke and Steve Shoiry is doing right by their employees. Since 2015, DNE has been Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM, and more than eight times, Great Place to Work® has recognized DNE as a great place ... Read more