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Vail Knee Surgeon Dr. Robert LaPrade Honored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Robert F. LaPrade orthopedic knee surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Vail Colorado was recently honored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession of orthopaedic surgery. This recognition presented to Dr. LaPrade for his 2012 contributions honors orthopaedic surgeons who volunteer their time and energy to the AAOS and the entire orthopaedic community as well as encourages younger members to become involved in these activities as well.
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Keeping the Peace This Holiday Season: Tools for Handling Tense Moments With Care
Holidays may be joyous, but they often come with awkward moments, family dysfunction and difficult conversations.
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First Chair to Last Call: What Does Alcohol Really Mean For Your Health?
In nearly every Colorado ski town, some iteration of the neon sign blares its play-hard-party-harder anthem. It’s a not-so-subtle nod to mountain party culture, a lifestyle that normalizes combining sports and outdoor adventures with heavy drinking and partying. In Eagle County, après culture, high-altitude living and outdoor performance have coexisted for as long as locals have been sliding on snow. But how much is too much at altitude? And what role do social support systems play in helping residents find balance?
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Counting More Than Steps: How Wearables Can Help (or Hinder) Your Health
From step counts to sleep stages, heart rate variability to blood sugar spikes, wearable devices are giving us a front-row seat to what’s happening inside our bodies. Strapped to wrists, slipped onto fingers or wrapped around our biceps, wearables like the Oura Ring or Whoop strap promise insight and advice in the quest for better health.