Aging at Altitude
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Amnesia vs Dementia: The Differences You Should Know About
When a loved one starts showing signs of memory loss, it can be both confusing and concerning. That’s why understanding the difference between amnesia vs dementia is crucial for…
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Managing Stress: An Essential Step Toward a Healthier Heart
When we think about heart health, we often focus on things we can measure—blood pressure, cholesterol, heart rate or steps per day. The impact of stress (and stress management…
New Physical Therapy Clinic Expands Access to Aspen Valley Health’s Network of Care
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) has reopened its physical therapy clinic in downtown Aspen in a new—and some say better—location.
What to Look for in a Retirement Community—One Senior’s Take on Her Journey
Choosing where to spend your retirement years is one of life’s most personal (and important) decisions. When considering what to look for in a retirement community, it’s about…
How to Live Longer and Age Gracefully—Healthy, Science-Backed Tips
Aging gracefully, embracing the years, seasoned with style, growing older with ease—you’ve heard the phrases we wrap around the idea of how to live longer and healthfully while…
Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age
Brain health might feel like an obscure concept—how do we actually care for one of the most mysterious organs? What does it look like to nurture the mind and keep our neurons…
Elevate Your Health: Spotlight on Healthy Aging
Health and wellness innovations are helping us live longer and fuller lives in the Roaring Fork Valley. Find inspiration and learn more at Aspen Valley Health Foundation’s (AVHF)…
How to Keep Good Mental Health While Aging
Getting older has its pros and cons. With age comes wisdom, experience, joy and freedom. However, as we get older, we can also be prone to the stresses and anxieties of society,…
How Environment Can Have a Positive Impact on Health
Our environment is one of the biggest influential factors on our health. Factors like the air we breathe and the water we drink have a role. Even how we interact with the natural…
Living Well at Altitude: The Five Pillars of Healthy Aging
Yes, it’s true: getting older brings significant life change that can make it harder to stay active, nimble and mentally strong. The good news is that adopting a few healthy…
Know Your Risk: 6 Most Common Types of Cancer in Colorado
June marks National Cancer Survivors Month. To help raise awareness, Aspen Valley Health has outlined the six most common types of cancer in Colorado. Knowing more about the most…
It's Heart Health Month! Do You "Know Your Numbers?"
Knowing and understanding your numbers can help determine your heart disease risk. While there are factors that we can’t control, like family history or age, the good news is we…