March is National Kidney Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to focus on taking care of your kidneys and promoting kidney health. Most people have two functioning kidneys, which filter wastes and toxins from the blood and regulate the body’s fluid and electrolyte levels. Unfortunately, one in three Americans are at risk of kidney…
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Celebrate life in Cedar Valley through stories that highlight family life, recreation, social gatherings, and everyday living. From parks and playgrounds to local traditions, this section captures the essence of community.
Intermountain Health’s “Let’s Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer” Giant Inflatable Colon Tour Promotes Colon Screenings During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Intermountain Health is kicking off a unique community colorectal cancer awareness campaign with a “Let’s Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer” giant inflatable colon tour that will travel to 22 hospitals and clinics in Utah and Idaho in 30 days, bringing with it vital awareness about colon cancer and the importance of potentially life-saving…
Read moreWhen Is the Best Time to Visit Utah?
Utah is the 13th largest state in the United States and home to some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the West. Bordered by Idaho and Wyoming to the north, Colorado to the east, Arizona to the south, and Nevada to the west. Utah is a great place to explore, offering stunning deserts…
Read moreCedar Valley Sentinel on Left Of The Lake Podcast
I got to do something that I have not done before. I was asked to be a guest on a podcast. The podcast is called Left of the Lake. The podcast is done by three friends that want to inform people about the history, businesses, and current happenings of the residents that live Left of…
Read moreWestlake Thunder has 13 students sign up to play college sports
On Feb 1st, Westlake had a Signing Celebration to celebrate the 13 student-athletes who are now moving on to play college athletics. The school has students from baseball, basketball, football, cross country, and lacrosse teams move on to play for college teams. The following students received offers to play for a college/university team.
Read moreThe Leading Cause of Death in Women is Heart Disease – But There are Things That Women Can Do to Reduce Risk
“Heart disease is a man’s disease.” “I’m too young.” “Breast cancer is my real threat.” If you’ve heard or said any of this before, you’re not alone. Despite increases in awareness over the past decades, only about half (56%) of women recognize that heart disease is their leading killer, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. “Heart…
Read moreThe Unseen Cost of Living for Rural Americans: Inflation Figures Don’t Tell the Whole Story
The overall inflation rate is seen as a key indicator in assessing the economy. Still, it does not take into account the unique spending habits of rural Americans, who make up 14% of the population. An analysis of four critical goods and services found that rural areas are likely suffering more from inflation than urban…
Read moreIHC, American Heart Association of Utah sponsor Wear Red Day on February 3rd, 2023
Intermountain Health and the American Heart Association of Utah are teaming up to raise awareness about women and heart disease on National Wear Red Day on February 3rd, 2023. The Go Red for Women campaign is a movement to fund research, close the gender gap in research, and to bring attention to heart disease as…
Read moreCVHS Junior Football Player Receives Offers From Universities Around The US, including Tennessee University, Washington State, BYU, and U of U.
Cedar Valley High School Junor Devoux Ma’a Tuataga (#33 DE) has left his cleat marks deep in the CVHS field. And in the process of doing so has gained the notice of several top-notch universities in Utah and around the United States. Those offers have come from the University of Utah as well as Brigham…
Read more5 Must-Have Items to Set Up a Perfect Home Library
From the moment that scene from Beauty and the Beast entered our little romantic lives (you know, the one with the huge library), we’ll be lying if we said we hadn’t fantasized about a home library that would resemble it at least a little bit. Lucky for you, today we’re giving out tips and tricks…
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