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Surgeons from The Steadman Clinic Attend the Birds of Prey Ski Event
As the only men's World Cup stop in the United States the Birds of Prey ski event has evolved into one of the world's premier ski races. Held in Beaver Creek the roster of the world's greatest skiers join together for three days of racing action. Joining the elite athletes on the mountain were several surgeons from The Steadman Clinic. Drs. Marc Philippon Randy Viola and Tom Hackett were all on-hand at the event where they tested the slopes for themselves met with athletes and were stationed on the mountain and ready in the event of injury. Dr. Richard Steadman was also at the event. It was his great love of the sport of skiing that originally prompted him to locate his practice in Vail 25 years ago and he says seeing the U.S. athletes on the snow is one of the great rewards of the job.
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The Heart of It All: How Cardiovascular Health Shapes Longevity
Most of us know a healthy heart will increase our chances for a long and vital life, but how many of us truly understand how to live for a healthy heart? According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the number one cause of death, for both men and women, in the United States.
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GLP-1s and Your Health Journey: What You Need to Know
Interest in GLP-1 agonist medications, once used almost exclusively for diabetes, is soaring. Now widely referred to as weight loss injections, drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are ubiquitous in celebrity chatter, social media and everyday patient conversations. But as demand grows, it’s increasingly important to separate hype from reality. Who qualifies for these drugs under FDA guidelines? When are they helpful? And when might carefully supported lifestyle changes offer a safer or more sustainable path?
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Back on the Slopes: How to Recover Physically and Mentally After a Ski or Snowboard Injury
Living in a ski town, injury is inevitable. Recovery isn’t just about regaining strength, it’s about building trust in your body. The best path back to skiing blends physical training with mental conditioning, patience with persistence. With the expert teams at Vail Health - from Howard Head Sports Medicine to Vail Health Behavioral Health - recovery is more than healing; it’s coming back stronger, smarter and more confident than before.