MENTAL HEALTH

The winters here in Madison County are long and bitterly cold, and it’s usually a challenge for most to stay fit. The days are short, and daylight doesn’t seem to last long enough.So what can you do to keep your fitness levels up during Rexburg’s seemingly longest season?How about some indoor exercise ideas to keep you motivated and fit all winter long? Give these indoor exercise ideas a try, and you may even improve your fitness this winter:Get a yoga mat and practice yoga.Most people think yoga just means stretching, but yoga can also be a vigorous workout if you practice challenging poses or do a vinyasa flow. Try starting with 20 minutes of continuous yoga and work your way up to a 90-minute session. Your body and your mind will both benefit.Do HIIT training.HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training and it’s exactly what it sounds like: short bursts...

Jess Wissenbach is a student of Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. As part of her education, she is shadowing Dr. Brian Beesley. “Being able to watch him and see how thorough he is with his patients has been amazing,” she said. “It gives me a better understanding of how I can help my patients get on a pathway to wellness.”Jess has enjoyed seeing medicine that she has only read about, being applied and utilized.She decided to become a doctor at a young age when she realized she had a passion for taking care of people and a curiosity about modern medicine. Her siblings have always been supportive of her dream and were excited when she started school. Jess is really grateful for her time at Seasons Medical. “The greatest gift that they can give me as a student is allowing me to observe them do the work I will be doing in...