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Stories and local insights from Southern Utah Health & Wellness Magazine.

Prosperity & Purpose
Rare Market Events Can Ruin Lives-And They Aren’t That Rare
Most people nearing retirement today can remember the 2008 Great Financial Crisis, at least if they stop and consciously think about it. However, few account for it in their investment framework for a couple of reasons. Adjusting for demographics, many were still in the early stages of the accumulation phase at that time. While a
Branden DuCharme, CMT · April 10, 2026

Mind & Body
Heart-2-Heart: An Experiential Wellness Event Showcasing the Power of the Subconscious
The Heart-2-Heart Live Experience was created as an invitation—not to fix, but to remember. Held in Southern Utah, this immersive wellness event brought together people from across the region and beyond for a day centered on awareness, connection, and the wisdom held within the subconscious mind. Sponsored in part by Southern Utah Health & Wellness
Trish DeMarcus & Laci Wall · April 10, 2026

Health & Fitness
What’s the Hurry? Why Slowing Down Might Be the Healthiest Thing You Do
Life moves fast, and most of us are trying to keep up. Between work, family, and the endless stream of commitments we feel compelled to say yes to, our days fill before we’ve even caught our breath. The constant rush is quietly taking a toll on our health. Over time, the stress of doing too
Dr. Coleen Andrus · March 4, 2026

Health & Fitness
Better Together: Why a Buddy System Changes Everything on a Health Journey
As a pharmacist, I’ve witnessed countless changes in patients and customers over the years. I’ve seen people struggle, succeed, restart, and sometimes surprise themselves in the best possible ways. But what I’ve witnessed within my own workplace has been truly inspirational. Diane and Stacy are pharmacy technicians with an incredible story of health, resilience, and
Dr. Koby Taylor, PharmD · March 4, 2026

Health & Fitness
Desert Casades
A minuscule bead of water coalesces at the tip of an icicle. Despite the chill, warming rays ninety-three million miles away radiate onto a row of tendril-like frozen spears on the brow of a sandstone ledge. A constant drip, drip, drip—a hundred thousand times over—turns drops into collective puddles. Irregular rivulets snake along carved ridgelines,
Mark Wade · March 4, 2026

Relationships & Connection
Itchy, Scratchy, Sneezy: Your Pet Might Have Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies aren’t just a human problem. As the seasons change and pollen, dust, and environmental allergens increase, many dogs and cats begin to feel uncomfortable, and they don’t always have an easy way to tell us what’s wrong. Instead of sneezing or watery eyes like people, pets usually show allergy symptoms through their skin.
Anita DeLelles, LMT, LAMT · March 4, 2026

Community & Culture
Blazing A Global Trail: Utah Tech Pickleball Crowned First-Ever World Champions
The Professional Pickleball Association partnered with Adidas to host the first-ever Adidas Collegiate World Championships, held in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2025. Utah Tech competed in the three-day event against athletes from Poland, India, and Malaysia to prove who was truly the best. “It was awesome to be able to bring home the trophy
March 4, 2026

Health & Fitness
Cataract Surgery: What to Expect and How to Choose the Right Lens
Cataract surgery is one of the most successful and frequently performed procedures in modern medicine, restoring clear vision to millions each year. Over time, the eye’s natural lens can become cloudy—a condition called cataracts—leading to blurred or dim vision, glare, and difficulty with everyday tasks such as reading or driving at night. During cataract surgery,
St. George Eye Center · February 11, 2026

Community & Culture
Ring in the New You: City of St. George Offers FItness Options for Everyone
This is the year you’re going to do it, right? You’re going to get outside, get some exercise, get fit, and get rid of those extra pounds. Great! But what about doing all of that when it’s winter? Even when you have the very best intentions, Mother Nature may have other ideas. Lucky for you,
Marianne Hamilton · February 1, 2026
