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How Crested Butte Music Festival’s Opera Singers Work Out

Many opera singers don’t think about their physical fitness—but you have to when you’re performing at almost 9,000 feet above sea level.

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CVS Pharmacy Now Has a Location in Colorado

And two more—in Denver and Littleton—will be opening soon.

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Why Denver’s Streets Are Dangerous—And How To Make Them Safer

More than 600 people died on Colorado roadways in 2016, and in Denver, traffic fatalities have gone up every year since 2005. Why is this happening—and what can we do about it?

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Summer Camp Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore

It’s hard to deny the nostalgia when you drop off your kid at summer camp. Just because you’ve got a 401(k), though, doesn’t mean you can’t go back to camp yourself. Forget tug-of-war: These four Colorado getaways come with grown-up perks.

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How a Local Author Found a Solution to Her Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Julie Rehmeyer sheds light on the misunderstood illness in her new memoir, “Through the Shadowlands.”

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Yes, Drone Racing Is A Thing

Catch Fort Collins resident Jordan “Jet” Temkin—who won the Drone Racing League’s inaugural world championship in 2016—on ESPN later this month.

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How 3 Local Tech Gurus Are Solving National Health Problems

Entrepreneurs in Denver and Boulder have figured out ways to keep medical records secure, reduce anxiety in youth, and cut down on healthcare costs.

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What to Do in May

Your short list of the coolest events happening in Colorado this month.

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Why an ER Doctor Started a Natural Skincare Line

Sarah Villafranco launched the Carbondale-based Osmia Organics back in 2012. Five years later, she reflects on her motivation, mission, and connection to Colorado.

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The Story Behind Historical European Martial Arts

The Krieg School of Historical Fencing turns long-lost European fighting techniques into modern art forms.

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ClassPass Now Offers On-Demand Video

The multi-gym fitness membership’s online video platform includes offerings from Pearl Street Fitness founders Scott and Laura St. John.

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This Evergreen Entrepreneur Created a Cleaner Cleaning Product

Holli Schaub makes non-toxic, sweet-smelling cleaners from scratch.

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The Institute for Cannabis Research Isn’t Studying What You’d Expect

Why hemp could be the solution to problems in fields ranging from engineering to medicine.

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How Is Denver the 38th Healthiest County in the State?

The County Health Rankings reveal why our high level of fitness doesn’t necessarily equate to better health.

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Be Good: Tethered By Letters

A local nonprofit helps aspiring writers navigate the cutthroat publishing industry.

The Chanda Plan Foundation Opens New Medical Center

The innovative building is designed specifically to serve patients with physical disabilities.

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Ayurveda Might Just Be The New Wellness Trend You Need

Ayurvedic medicine has been around for thousands of years in India, but is just starting to gain traction in Denver. Here’s what happened when we tried out the holistic approach to whole-body health.

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Boulder App Helps Cancer Survivors Focus On Their Health

iThrive Plan provides customized wellness plans that help survivors make real lifestyle changes.

Local Herbalist Gives First Aid a Plant-Based Twist

A 90-minute class will teach you how to use nature to your advantage during non-life-threatening emergencies in the wilderness.

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The Authors Next Door

A new website helps you find and read books by local writers.

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