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Health and Wellness: Health risks to look out for during the summer

Summer is a time for experiencing new adventures with your family and friends. While you are exploring and finding new hobbies during the summer break, you still need to stay healthy. With July having 11% more preventable deaths than the average month, it is important to stay on top of your ...

Savvy Senior: How to hire an in-home helper for an aging parent

Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to hire an in-home helper for my 82-year-old mother to assist with household chores like housekeeping, grocery shopping and driving her to the doctor, etc. But mom doesn’t require any personal/physical caregiving, nor does she require any home medical care. ...

Mayors of Utah Valley: Celebrating America’s grandeur on the 4th of July

Two months ago, I had a very interesting conversation with some of my husband's family members. My husband was born and raised in Finland. At the age of 18, he performed mandatory, civic duty for his country, in which he served a year and a half in the Finnish military. With the onset of the ...

Health and Wellness: Here comes the sun: 5 summer safety tips for seniors

Ah, summer: the season of popsicles, sunshine and picnics in the park. While many prefer the warm weather and longer days to the bitter winter cold, there are a few drawbacks to the rising temperatures, especially for seniors. According to the CDC, those aged 65 and older are more prone to ...

Tales from Utah Valley: Honor Juneteenth all year

Juneteenth has come and gone this year, but there are ways that we can keep the spirit of Juneteenth alive year-round. While this day has been celebrated by many for years with family get-togethers, parties and parades, a lot of us, including myself, didn’t know much about it until it became ...

UVU: President Astrid Tuminez uses half marathon to mentor and teach lessons

OREM — Those who spend any time with Utah Valley University President Astrid S. Tuminez know that she always carves time out to run. Running grounds her when dealing with the stresses of being president of UVU, and she often uses it as a metaphor to teach students that it takes commitment, ...