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Prosperity & Purpose

How Long-term Thinkers Might Use Trump Accounts

On July 4, 2026, a new type of investment account became available. While there is an IRS code section (code section 530A) that regulates them, they are being referred to as Trump Accounts. In practice, they are a retirement account that can be contributed to for the benefit of a minor. Funds should grow over

Branden DuCharme, CMT · September 1, 2026

Prosperity & Purpose

The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks of Workplace AI: How Businesses can Protect Sensitive Data While Taking Advantage of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common tool in today’s workplace. Employees use it to draft emails, summarize reports, analyze spreadsheets, write marketing materials, troubleshoot technical problems, and automate repetitive tasks. Many businesses are exploring AI because it can help employees complete certain tasks more efficiently. For business owners who haven’t explored AI, think

Richard Preston · September 1, 2026

Relationships & Connection

Adventure-Ready Pets: A Guide to Lifelong Fitness and Injury Prevention

Southern Utah is built for adventure. Whether you’re exploring local parks, hiking scenic trails, or enjoying daily neighborhood walks, many of us bring our four-legged companions along. Like human athletes, however, pets can experience strains, sprains, and overuse injuries if they aren’t properly conditioned. Many injuries occur in “weekend-warrior” pets that spend most of the

Anita DeLelles, LMT, LAMT · September 1, 2026

Health & Fitness

Southwest Spine & Pain Center Expands Access to World-Class Pain Management in Southern Utah

For patients living with chronic or complex pain, having access to specialized care close to home can make a meaningful difference. For seven years in a row, Southern Utah patients have voted Southwest Spine and Pain Center as the Gold Winner for Pain Management in the Best of Southern Utah Awards. That continued recognition refl

Vista Healthcare Team · September 1, 2026

Health & Fitness

It’s Just a Bad Day

Sometimes it’s just not your day. You start out with intentions for a good, fun ride. You’re fit for the ride you have planned. It should be easy enough: go out, turn some pedals, twist some turns, sweat some sweat, maybe attack some climbs and finish with a blistering downhill. Fun! Then it happens. You

Jay Barlett · September 1, 2026

Mind & Body

Savor the Season: a Fall Guide to Health and Well-Being

After months of triple-digit heat, fall arrives in Southern Utah like a deep breath. Mornings turn crisp, the trails call our names again, and local markets fill with the colors of the harvest. It is a short and beautiful season, and it offers something summer rarely does: perfect conditions for caring for yourself, inside and

Lori for Family Healthcare · September 1, 2026

Health & Fitness

Too Many Teeth, Not Enough Jaw

Extracting wisdom teeth has become one of my favorite dental procedures. It is challenging and invasive, but with proper technique and a lot of practice, it can be done safely, efficiently, and predictably. I’m grateful for talented surgeons who took me under their wing years ago and mentored me as I sought to become not

Dr. William Plumb, DDS · September 1, 2026

Mind & Body

Feeling Sand Hollow? When Dry Eye Starts at the Eyelids

A trip to Sand Hollow Reservoir guarantees sand in your boots, your truck, and eventually your house. But if you feel a gritty, sandy sensation in your eyes while sitting in your living room, the desert landscape may not be the only culprit. That persistent scratchiness often begins much closer to home, right along the

Dr. Taylor Hutchins · September 1, 2026

Health & Fitness

Close the Wellness Gap

What if the most important health goal after age 50 wasn’t just losing weight, but maintaining the ability to hike Southern Utah trails, travel with confidence, play with grandchildren, and continue doing the activities you love? Living longer is only part of the story. The true goal is extending your healthspan—the years you remain active,

Tiffany Gust, NBC-HWC · September 1, 2026