Zooming in on a lifetime of health

As the COVID-19 pandemic decelerates, preventive health is in vogue. Prioritizing wellness at a young age is critical to a lifetime of strength and immunity, so this year’s Hole Health special section takes youth health as its focus.

Nestled between mountains and spangled with creeks and rivers, Jackson Hole holds a culture of athletic excellence, and at times extremism. A look at concussions in the valley underscores the regularity of these injuries and their life-altering effects on young Jacksonites, along with efforts to reduce and treat concussions.

Kids are into AirPods, smartphones, iPads, laptops and other wireless devices ... we know. The socio-psychological factors involved with gaming and TikTok are no secret either. But what about the devices themselves, which emit radio frequency radiation? Researchers say the effects of wireless radiation from cord-free technology are especially potent for young people.

In light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the past year, many misconceptions surround contraception and its legality in Wyoming. Facts about Plan B One-Step, the emergency, overthe-counter birth control, might drop some jaws. Along the lines of sexual health, a look at HPV — an extremely common sexually-transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and cancers — its vaccination availability and its prominence seems like some much-needed sex ed.

Mold. It’s everywhere, especially in Jackson. Young immune systems are particularly susceptible to the harm of this stubborn and pervasive fungus. How bad is it, really, and what can be done to fight the fungus?

This section will explore those topics, along with a look at another inflammatory agent, sugar, as well as the value of diagnostic testing during child development. We hope these stories inspire healthier habits for kids, and really all of us who hail from the Hole.

— Miranda de Moraes

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• 24/7 nursing care

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• Scheduled transportation to appointments in Jackson

• Private furnished studio apartments

• En-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• Full recreational schedule including fitness classes and excursions

• Physical therapy and occupational therapy available

• Open, beautiful community spaces with mountain views

• Paved riverwalk leading to pond and wetland habitat

• Hairdressing and manicures available

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PUBLISHER: Adam Meyer

EDITOR IN CHIEF: Johanna Love

MANAGING EDITOR: Rebecca Huntington

HOLE HEALTH SECTION EDITOR: Miranda de Moraes

DIGITAL EDITOR: Cindy Harger

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Bradly J. Boner, Kathryn Ziesig, Armond Feffer

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