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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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Best Essential Oils for Sinus Congestion: Guide to Aromatherapy for a Stuffy Nose
When you’re dealing with a stuffy nose, it can feel like you’ve tried everything: over-the-counter medications, steam showers, endless tissues. Yet somehow the congestion…
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 is a Digital Detox Retreat and How Do You Know if You Need One?
In our constantly connected world, the idea of a digital detox retreat or technology free vacation might sound like a luxury—or even impossible. But what if taking a break from…
Light Therapy for Anxiety and Depression—How Does it Work?
If you’ve noticed your anxiety creeping up as the days grow shorter, or felt your mood sink alongside the setting sun, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience heightened…
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…
Measles 101: Know the Signs, Know the Facts
While measles has long been controlled by mass vaccination, recent outbreaks of the virus—also known as rubeola—remind us that understanding and being able to recognize and help…
How to Choose the Best Sunscreen
From your primary care doc to your child’s pediatrician and every healthcare provider in between, there’s one piece of medical advice you’re bound to hear more than once this…
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…
What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, is a cardiac disorder in which a significantly reduced blood volume returns to the heart after a person stands up after lying…
The Relationship Between Autism and Social Skills
Having autism and “being on the spectrum” are terms that can carry a lot of weight in our society. However, autism spectrum disorder is complex, with a range of symptoms,…