Mountain Living
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The Complete Guide to Preventing Blisters on Long Hikes
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Staying at Your Peak: Year-Round Fitness for Mountain Living
Getting outside in the mountains to stay in shape isn’t just for ski season. Keep your body strong all year to protect your joints and muscles and to be ready for whatever…
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…
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…
Healthy Hiking Snacks to Take on the Trail
Summer’s here and that means it’s time to take a hike! From West Maroon Trail to Buckskin Pass, Ruedi Trail’s winding wooded path to a day spent walking to Thomas Lakes, the…
Back in Action
When Hillary Simon crafted a Superman cape with a bold “K” for spine specialist Dr. Stuart Kinsella, it wasn’t just a gesture of appreciation. It was a testament to the…
How You Can Support a Loved One with Cancer
As we get older, it becomes almost impossible to move through life without being impacted by cancer. According to cancer.gov, “In 2024, an estimated 2,001,140 new cases of cancer…
Don’t Risk It: Know the Signs of Skin Cancer
Soaking up the sun’s rays is a favorite warm weather pastime. However, make sure you keep proper skin protection top of mind—especially in the mountains—all year round. Skin…
Soaking It Up
Step into a hot spring, and you can immediately feel your stress melt away. Settling in for a soak, though, isn’t just relaxing. It also offers health benefits for body, mind and…
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy at Altitude
Our scenery may be easy on the eyes, but our high, dry climate is not. Aspen Valley Health ophthalmologist Dr. Ellen Chance Sanders gave us these tips to keep your eyes healthy at…
Growing Our Own
Nurses keep hospitals running smoothly, doing everything from providing compassionate care to advocating for patient safety by assessing changing situations, identifying problems…
Everything You Need to Know for Proper Eye Care in the Mountains
Living in and enjoying our unique mountain lifestyle means spending time outside in the sun. It’s always a good time to learn more about eye health and keeping your eyes safe at…