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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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The Midnight Bathroom Run: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
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 women, especially as we age. But according to Dr. Joseph Dall’Era, a urologist at Vail Health, it’s not something you have to simply “live with.” “Usually, we imply nocturia if the urge to urinate is what actually wakes people up,” Dall’Era explains. “For most people, getting up once a night isn’t a big deal. But if it starts to interfere with sleep quality or you notice a change in how often it’s happening, that’s worth a closer look.”
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Healing from the Inside Out: How Nutrition Supports Recovery
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 strength, it needs the right fuel to do its job. Below are some simple ways to incorporate key nutrients into your diet to help your body repair itself.
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Supplements, Simplified
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 not meant to replace real food.