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Health : Page 43

Ted Johnson of the New England Patriots in 2002

This is Ted Johnson’s Brain

A former star at the University of Colorado and celebrated NFL linebacker gave himself to football—only to find at the end of his career that he’d lost his mind. Now, at age 36, he’s trying to put the pieces of his broken life back together.

Untie the Knots

Our picks for the 15 best local massages, all of which are sure to bring a bit of bliss to your day. Plus: Spa treatments—on a budget.

Bright Future

A new medical institute holds hope for those with Down syndrome

Alternative Medicine

Troubled by tricky health problems? One of Denver’s hyper-specialized clinics just might have the answer.

The Weighting Game

Alarming figures say Colorado kids aren’t as fit as they should be.

Breathless

Once thought to have faded into obscurity, tuberculosis is making a comeback, now infecting almost one-third of the world’s population. Why TB still lingers—and how the Front Range is a key player in the battle against the disease.

Top Doctors 2008

Health care is becoming more and more specialized. We take a look at the trend and what it means for you.

Top Dentists

Go ahead and smile. These 297 Denver-area dentists will keep your teeth in picture-perfect condition.

Molly Nash

The Miracle of Molly

In the Fall of 2000, Denver’s Lisa and Jack Nash genetically engineered a baby in an effort to save their dying little girl. Pastors and pundits said it was the first step down a stem-cell-paved road to Hell. Five years later, the Nashes give us an exclusive look at Heaven.

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