Where To Go Forest Bathing in Colorado
The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku is about slowing down, immersing yourself in nature, and finding stillness in a frenetic, tech-filled world.
Magazine Section: Pulse
What Coloradans Need To Know About Measles
As measles outbreaks pop up around the country, Colorado has reported 12 cases. We asked a local health expert to break down what that means for folks on the home front.
Spearheaded by Young Adults in Colorado, This New Program Addresses the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Youth Mental Health Corps, an AmeriCorps initiative, launched in four states this summer.
How a Growing Colorado Doula Program Is Helping Expectant and New Moms Overcome Addiction
Launched by the University of Colorado College of Nursing, the initiative delivers no-cost, judgment-free assistance to pregnant and postpartum patients.
Meet Your New PFAS-Free Beauty Routine
The state is banning the forever chemicals in cosmetics and beauty products. Luckily, there are plenty of Colorado-made alternatives that are already PFAS-free.
The 4 Best Places to Cold Plunge In Colorado
The popular wellness trend is linked to a slew of health benefits—if you’re willing to chill out.
These Denver Fitness Groups Are Building More Than Muscle
Flex your physical, mental, and social muscles with these movement-centered communities.
How Binge Drinking During the Pandemic Led to a Liver Disease Crisis in Colorado
Coloradans turned to booze during the pandemic. Now, our livers are paying the price.
The Health Benefits of Community Gardening
Breakthrough science from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals how gardening can boost your wellbeing.
3 Colorado Skincare Brands That Will Fix Your Dry Winter Skin
All-natural defenses against Colorado‘s skin-sapping winters.
A Massive New Facility Bolsters Pueblo’s Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic
The Charles and Helen Solano Bessemer Center in Pueblo hopes to expand harm-reduction services for a community that desperately needs them.
3 Projects From Local Wellness Experts, Just In Time For Your New Year’s Resolution
Self-improvement doesn’t always have to take the form of a gym membership or a healthier diet.
Could Functional Mushrooms Become the Next CBD?
It’s not just psychedelic shrooms that are catching on. Longmont-based Umbo is betting that fungi such as reishi and lion’s mane are the next big wellness trend.
How the Rise in Anti-Asian Racism Changed My Life
The recent surge in xenophobia made me re-evaluate my identity as an Asian American and seek therapy. But the lack of culturally responsive mental health care in Colorado leaves many other community members behind.
From Water Cremations to Human Composting, Coloradans Are Embracing Healthy Ways to Die
Why plant a tree when, thanks to water cremation, you can be one after you die?
What to Expect After the Tri-County Health Department Closes Its Doors
Public health services may suffer as Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties build their new public health agencies.
Inside Kathy Sabine’s Campaign Against Skin Cancer
Kathy Sabine’s skin cancer diagnosis led the 9News meteorologist to confront the physical and emotional effects of the disease.
Can This Colorado Company’s AI-Backed Brainband Help You Sleep Better?
Boulder-based Earable uses AI to track and respond to poor sleep.
Burnout Is Driving Colorado Nurses Out of the Industry
Here’s what Colorado leaders are doing to try to improve working conditions for nurses.
OXB’s Sweat-Proof Jewelry Backs Beauty With Brawn
Denver-based OXB makes jewelry that can hit the gym as hard as you can.
