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Prosperity & Purpose
Why the Old Rules for Spotting Phishing Emails No Longer Work
For years, cybersecurity awareness training followed a simple rule: If an email contained poor grammar, misspelled words, or awkward phrasing, it was probably a scam. That advice is becoming increasingly outdated. Artificial intelligence has changed the cybercrime landscape, giving attackers the ability to generate polished, professionallooking emails in seconds. “Most people still picture a scam
Richard Preston · November 1, 2026

Prosperity & Purpose
Hosting Guests for the Holidays? Don’t let Liability Crash the Party
The holidays are full of fun traditions: good food, festive decorations, and trying to remember where you stored the serving tray last year. If you’re hosting family and friends, you’re probably focused on making everyone feel welcome. But before the doorbell rings, it’s worth thinking about one guest you definitely didn’t invite: liability risk. A
Sally White · October 31, 2026

Health & Fitness
Going Home After Inpatient Rehab: How to Prepare for a Safer Transition
Leaving inpatient rehab is a big step for patients and families following a stroke, major injury, amputation, surgery, or serious illness. “Going home isn’t the finish line,” says Brandon Taylor, MS, CCC-SLP, rehab manager for inpatient rehabilitation at Intermountain Health’s St. George Regional Hospital. “It’s just a step in your recovery.” The safest transitions begin
Intermountain Health · October 31, 2026

Health & Fitness
Enjoy the Holidays Without Pain
The holidays are busy enough without pain getting in the way. Decorating, shopping, traveling, cooking, and family gatherings can mean more time on your feet and fewer chances to recover. For people living with arthritis, back pain, or another chronic condition, that extra activity can add up quickly, turning holiday plans into painful days. That
Vista Healthcare Team · October 31, 2026

Mind & Body
When Eyelid Irritation is More Than Just Dry Eye
Often, people over the age of fifty have been diagnosed with blepharitis, but most patients don’t know what’s actually causing it. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that can cause red, irritated, itchy, swollen eyelids and the formation of dandruff-like scales on eyelashes. Chronic dry eye is also common. This eye problem is similar
Eric Drake · October 31, 2026

Health & Fitness
Fueling Longevity: Why Your VO2 Max Deserves Attention
VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption, refers to the maximum amount of oxygen that you can utilize during intense or maximal exercise. This measurement is considered the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. The more oxygen a person can use during high-level exercise, the more energy that person can produce. The VO2 max
Tiffany Gust, NBC-HWC · October 31, 2026

Community & Culture
Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy Students are Helping Southern Utahns Breathe Easier
Through a combination of rigorous academics and hands-on training, Utah Tech University’s Respiratory Therapy Program is building Southern Utah’s health care workforce of tomorrow. In Utah Tech’s program, students build skills and confidence in class, work with professionals, and have opportunities to practice their skills with patients in the community. “Our program completely embodies the
Abby Adams · October 31, 2026

Community & Culture
Making Room for Everyone: The Rise of Multigenerational Living
Every year around the holidays, the same scene plays out in homes across Southern Utah, with three generations crowded around counters built for one family until somebody finally says what everyone’s been thinking: “What if we just lived closer?” That question is becoming a real housing decision for more families every year. Nearly one in
Washington County Board of Realtors · October 31, 2026

Mind & Body
Gua Sha: From Traditional Chinese Medicine to Modern Self-Care
Self-care is an essential part of maintaining balance and supporting overall well-being. While professional health care treatments provide immediate relief and sometimes long-lasting help, many traditional healing practices encourage individuals to become active participants in their own health journey. Within Chinese medicine, self-care is viewed as a way to support the body’s natural ability to
Dr. Yana Symonenko · October 31, 2026
