The future of medicine has arrived, and it brings with it a lot of confusion. From tests to supplements, dietary and exercise advice, it is often difficult to know how to use new medical information and technology to live a longer and... Read More
At the March 5 Wellness Series event, Dr. Melissa O'Meara recently spoke about advanced preventive screening and the rapidly evolving landscape of modern medicine. Today’s patients have access to an unprecedented amount of... Read More
Dr. Melissa O'Meara opened this Wellness Series with a line that stuck with me: "What a time to be alive." She meant it with equal parts wonder and concern, and so do I. Because we are living in the most optimized era in... Read More
Whether you are recovering from a minor scrape, a sports injury or major surgery, what you eat can significantly impact how well, and how quickly, you heal. While your body is working hard to repair tissue, fight infection and restore... Read More
Breast cancer is the most common cancer women experience, and yet, as Vail Health breast surgeon Dr. Stephanie Miller notes, most cases appear without any clear reason. “What we know is that for the majority of women, their development... Read More
Nutrition noise is loud. From gym bros preaching powders to influencers pushing miracle capsules, it’s hard to know what your body really needs and what’s just hype. The truth? Supplements aren’t a one-size-fits-all, and they’re... Read More
If you’re waking up at night to pee, you’re not alone, and you’re not doomed to a lifetime of restless sleep. Nocturia, or nighttime urination, is one of the most common and under-discussed sleep disruptors, affecting both men and... Read More
For decades, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was shrouded in fear. The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study made headlines for linking HRT to increased health risks, and overnight, millions of women abandoned treatment. But that... Read More
There’s a reason most of us moved to the Vail Valley — for fresh snow and skiing. But for others, the season also brings an unwelcome guest: back pain. Maybe it shows up after a powder day, or shoveling your driveway after another... Read More
Acupuncture is not “energy medicine,” “woo-woo,” or some mystical practice that requires blind faith. While the language of Chinese Medicine often refers to the activation and movement of Qi, acupuncture itself is... Read More