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Hike, Wine & Dine Raises Over $170,000 for Local Cancer Center
The changing of the leaves last week readied the backdrop for one of the valley’s most beloved fundraising events, Vail Health’s Hike, Wine & Dine in support of the Shaw Cancer Center and Jack’s Place. Now on its 14th year, the fundraiser combines two of the valley’s greatest treasures — its fall foliage and its gourmet food — to create a community fundraising event that draws hundreds of people every year. Last Sunday, 439 people attended the hike and Aprés Hike events. This year, the event raised $170,155 toward Jack’s Place, a cancer caring house in Edwards that provides pay-what-you-can accommodations for patients who need day and night lodging during cancer treatment. The money will help to fund upgrades to the space and subsidize the cost of housing patients.
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Stay Steady: Improving Balance to Prevent Falls
We tend to take balance for granted when we’re regularly skiing, biking or hiking. Unfortunately, it’s one of the first abilities to decline with age, and one that can cause a cascade of health problems. But the good news is, intervening early and working on targeted exercises can positively change your health trajectory, helping you remain active and independent.
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Modern Loneliness in Adults: Parenting, Partnership and the Myth of Having It All
Your calendar is packed. Your phone is constantly buzzing. And yet, somewhere between the school drop-offs, work...
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Your Body’s Hidden Powerhouse: A Strong Core Includes a Strong Pelvic Floor
Many of us who live and play in the mountains are obsessed with our fitness and health. We hike, bike and run for heart health. We lift weights for muscle mass and bone health. Some might do Kegel exercises, but other than that, most of us don’t think about (or understand) the importance of our pelvic floor for long-term health and longevity.