Topic “Features”

By Jamie Lampros (Standard-Examiner correspondent)

By JAMIE LAMPROS

Standard-Examiner correspondent

Advanced breast cancer among younger women has increased slightly over the last three decades, leaving researchers scratching their heads as to the reason.

According to an article published earlier this year in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers...

By Bonnie S. Benwick (The Washington Post)

The fish stays moist and looks lovely when presented in this light broth. To complete the meal, it would be easy to toss in a small amount of blanched fresh peas, snow peas or haricots verts.

Quick-Braised Snapper in Cilantro Broth

1 clove garlic

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By Valerie Phillips (Standard-Examiner)

With the spring weather in full bloom, it’s time get off the treadmill and take your fitness routine outdoors.

For inspiration, you can turn to the book “Walking Salt Lake City” (Wilderness Press, $17.95), co-authored by Lynn Arave of Layton and Ray Boren of Salt Lake City. There are 34 walks outlined in the book, from Dimple Dell in...

By Chloe Merrill (Standard-Examiner)

In today’s world we are given the impression that if we take care of ourselves, we are being selfish. However, we have come to know that if we do not care for ourselves, we cannot care for others.

A main component of loving yourself is taking care of your entire self. It is necessary to look at all of the areas that make up who you are:...

By Jamie Lampros (Standard-Examiner)

Prone to fainting? It might be in your genes.

New research suggests that fainting might run in families, and a single gene may be the culprit. However, a predisposition to certain triggers might not be inherited.

The study, published April 16 in Neurology, included interviews with 44 families with a history of fainting. Of those,...