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Dr. Robert LaPrade Discusses Common Injuries in Snow Skiing with the Vail Daily
Dr. Robert F. LaPrade orthopedic knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail recently had a one-on-one with Vail Daily reporter John LaConte. During their discussion which takes place up the side of the mountain in one of Vail's very own gondolas Dr. LaPrade discusses common injuries that can be sustained on the mountain especially during heavy snowfalls and during warmer days when the snow melts which often leads to harder surface on the slopes.
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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.