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Cycle-A-Thon for Jack's Place Raises $2500
74 cyclists rode to raise more than $2500 for Jack's Place at the fourth annual Cycle-a-Thon held in November at the Gypsum Recreation Center! Funds raised will help underwrite the operations of the cancer caring house.
Big thanks to event organizer Amy Klunzinger and to all who participated! Kudoes to Leonard Sandoval who rode the entire eight hours and Peach Duty and Rebecca Cross who rode seven hours each - wow!
Thank you to prize sponsors including Marriott Vail Vail Sports Bol Vail Mountain Haus Allegria Spa Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Duncan Carwash Napa Auto Parts Gypsum Rec Center Pedal Power Venture Sports Marko's Pizzeria Blue Moose Pizza and Gobi.
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What’s The Connection Between Phone Addiction And Teen Depression?
Most adults spend too much time on their phones, and it is harming their mental health. Dr. Charles Raison, psychiatrist and director of the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center, attributes some of the cause for rising depression and suicide rates to phone addiction. He wants to build a study at the center to examine how removing phones from the hands of teens may help their mental health.
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The Bitter Truth About Sugar
We are a nation of sugar addicts. In 1900, the average American consumed 4 pounds of sugar each year. The current average sugar consumption in our country is an astronomical 150-170 pounds per person each year. This hard truth has contributed to an obesity rate that is 35.7% for adults.
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Body Composition: Why It Matters More Than a Number on the Scale
In the world of health and fitness, weight often steals the spotlight. We celebrate weight loss milestones, obsess over numbers on the scale, and let weight loss/gain dictate how we feel about our progress. But there's a far more accurate and meaningful indicator of health and fitness: body composition.