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Students share experiences donating plasma

Dylan Eubank
By Dylan Eubank
June 05, 2024 12:00 AM
Donating plasma is a common practice among college students and a quick way to make extra cash.
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'The American diet is dangerous': What to eat instead, according to Joel Fuhrman

By Sydni Merrill
April 12, 2024 12:00 AM
“The American diet is dangerous,” Dr. Joel Fuhrman said to a crowd of 900 on Thursday, April 11 in the Utah Valley University Sorenson Center.
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How women's climbing club expands climbing community

By Jackie Durfey
April 11, 2024 12:00 AM
The Women’s Rockreation Club, hosted at The Quarry in Provo, provides a safe space for women and non-binary climbers to socialize and develop their skills.
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Double taps, tourist traps: How to find hiking spots in the era of gatekeeping

By Emma Everett Johnson
April 10, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU student Brenden Lundberg and his family stopped at Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona during a road trip. Lundberg, who had seen Horseshoe Bend on Instagram, was surprised to discover crowds of people at the site. (Brenden Lundberg)
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Intermountain Health says 'Let's Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer' during colon cancer awareness month

By Bryan Barba Salazar
April 04, 2024 12:00 AM
At Intermountain Health facilities in Utah, patients and visitors are greeted with an unusual sight: a 12-foot inflatable colon.
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How Daylight Saving Time affects the human body

By Bryan Barba Salazar
April 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Every year on the second Sunday of March, most Americans turn their clocks forward to mark the arrival of Daylight Saving Time.
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Lazy Triathlon lets students exercise at their own pace

Emily May
By Emily May
March 22, 2024 12:00 AM
The Lazy Triathlon, a challenge organized by BYU Student Wellness each semester, gives students one month to bike, run and swim Iron Man triathlon distances at their own pace.
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BYU launches Mammogram March

By Bryan Barba Salazar
March 12, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU Employee Wellness office launched its annualMammogram Marchinitiative to provide preventative screenings for BYU employees and their family members.
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Endocrine disruptors: They're everywhere and they're making people sick

By Megan Sibley
March 04, 2024 12:00 AM
Many BYU students strive to take care of their health, but their efforts may be thwarted by an item as unassuming as a kitchen skillet.
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Local nonprofit advocates for more inclusive roads

By Andrew Osborn
February 27, 2024 12:00 AM
A local nonprofit is making an effort to transform Provo’s roads into a more safe and accessible space for all users.
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Primary Children's Hospital opens second campus in Lehi

By Lynnette Mcconkie
February 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital opened its doors to the new Larry H. and Gail Miller Campus in Lehi.
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BYU provides healthcare options for students, dependents

By Emma Butler Price
February 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Recent data revealed 8.1% of Utahns were uninsured in 2022. BYU ensures none of its students are uninsured.
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BYU Wellness Wise offers resources for holistic well-being

By Jackie Durfey
January 23, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU Wellness Wise committee strives to bring a holistic approach to student and faculty wellness.
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Cultivating mindfulness through meditation

By Cameron Cook
January 17, 2024 12:00 AM
Defining Mindfulness
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Where the gym and gospel principles meet: Own It Fitness

By Joshua Rust
January 10, 2024 12:00 AM
'No one can do it for you' is a phrase that echoes through the clanking weights of Own It Fitness, and it may be a part of why some BYU students and Utah county residents choose Own It Fitness over other options.
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BYU Employee Wellness hosts adult vaccination clinic

By Makenzie Gudmundson
December 06, 2023 12:00 AM
The BYU Employee Wellness center, in conjunction with the Utah County Health Department, hosted its semi-annual adult immunization clinic for BYU employees and their spouses this November.
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Winter safety tips as Provo temperatures begin to drop

By Makenzie Gudmundson
December 01, 2023 12:00 AM
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so follow these winter tips to keep safe and sound during this year's upcoming snowy season.
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CAPS Quicker Care workshops provide free mental health education to students

By Alice Gubler
November 13, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU Counseling and Psychological Services offers free Quicker Care workshops to students who seek education and tips on varying mental health topics and who may be on CAPS waitlists.
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