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What is the tick danger in Eagle County heading into summer?
Lyme disease is not present in Colorado, but look out for Colorado tick fever
As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites.Dr. Meegan Leve, a pediatrician with Colorado Mountain Medical, said she receives calls from concerned parents about ticks every spring and summer.
“We’re a very active community, people are out in wooded areas hiking and such, and you can get a tick bite,” she said.
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How Vail Health is pursuing sustainability goals to promote human and environmental health
Health care system receives award for sustainability work, including 2024 diversion rate of 26%
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What’s The Connection Between Phone Addiction And Teen Depression?
Most adults spend too much time on their phones, and it is harming their mental health. Dr. Charles Raison, psychiatrist and director of the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center, attributes some of the cause for rising depression and suicide rates to phone addiction. He wants to build a study at the center to examine how removing phones from the hands of teens may help their mental health.
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The Bitter Truth About Sugar
We are a nation of sugar addicts. In 1900, the average American consumed 4 pounds of sugar each year. The current average sugar consumption in our country is an astronomical 150-170 pounds per person each year. This hard truth has contributed to an obesity rate that is 35.7% for adults.