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Vail CO Orthopedic Hip Surgeon Dr. Marc Philippon Performs Hip Surgery Televised Live in Northern Italy
Dr. Marc Philippon recently visited Parma Italy where he performed a 4-hour complex hip surgery that was televised live and streamed to a nearby auditorium where a large group of Italian surgeons medical experts and high-profile public officials gathered to observe the break-through operation. The surgery which demonstrated the latest surgical techniques associated with the hip joint was sponsored by Smith & Nephew and represented a progressive move for the Italian medical industry. Experts in Parma raved about the proactive changes that the Local Health Care Agency has so diligently pursued including upgrading and investing in the latest medical tools and technologically advanced equipment as well as bringing in internationally renowned medical experts such as Dr. Philippon to demonstrate new procedures.
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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.