Healthy Aging and Longevity
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What is silent gastroesophageal reflux and can it be cured?
You’ve been cleared for allergies. You’ve finished multiple rounds of antibiotics for a throat that never quite gets better. You’ve Googled your symptoms more times than you would…
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Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines: Everything to Know About Your Options
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it remains one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. That gap between what is possible and…
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…
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.
How to Help Someone with Dementia—10 Tips for At-Home Caregivers
Caring for and learning how to help someone with dementia takes patience, compassion and caregiving strategies that shift as their needs change. If you’re a caregiver looking…
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…
Full Guide to High Cholesterol—Risks, Warning Signs and Symptoms
When not effectively addressed, the risks of high cholesterol can play a direct role on your quality of life and increase your risk for various medical complications. Thriving…
How to Ensure Healthy Ears and Hearing
From the joy of birdsong in spring to the warning alert of moving machinery, healthy ears and hearing is essential to our quality of life and safety. Here are some important ways…
Know the Signs: Six Health Emergencies and How to Handle Them
Health emergencies may hit suddenly—and when they do, they can be terrifying. Knowing the signs and how to handle health emergencies makes all the difference when it really…
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…