Coloradans and out-of-state visitors use the Centennial State’s public lands to camp, hike, bike, ski, snowboard, and snowshoe—and to simply revel in the majestic beauty. But what happens when the perils of the wilderness go beyond the forces of nature?
A silent meditation retreat might be just what you need to make 2018 your best year yet…but before you go, make sure you’re in the right head space.
A city dog confronts porcupines, coyote kills, and marmots—and the myriad other challenges of life in Colorado’s high country.
How a local ER doc is helping Medicaid patients access the path to better health.
Finally, Denver’s long-awaited (and long-debated) new veterans’ medical center debuts.
The Colorado organization trying to eliminate the next generation of dopers—by giving parents some training.
Meet a new class of medical professionals: health care advocates.
Colorado has long been a national leader in all things health and wellness. Here’s what to expect in the New Year.
Expert advice to keep a dangerous stumble, angry critter, or outdoor affliction from ruining your adventure.
Discover the Colorado companies harnessing cutting-edge tech to deliver more personalized treatment to patients all over the world.
A letter from the editor of 5280 Health.
Fifty-five years ago, a Colorado doc pioneered liver transplantation—and his legacy endures.
Here’s what cancer patients need to know if they want to start (or grow) a family.
A new University of Denver program adds mental wellness to cancer treatment plans.
What you should know about the latest trendy diet making its way around Colorado—and why it could do more harm than good.
A new survey asks local eateries to be transparent about their local, sustainable, healthy offerings.
Millennials spend more money on self-care than any other generation, but that doesn’t mean the investment is paying off. Trust me. I’m a millennial.
The force behind Maria Empanada talks business, baking mishaps, and art.
Revisit the stories that attracted 5280‘s online readers this year.
In 1872, a false claim that an area in northern Colorado contained diamonds nearly brought our young nation’s economy to its knees. But a century later, Mother Nature had the last laugh.
The Denver-based online coaching platform wants to help women create new, healthier habits that stick.
Get an extra helping of the year’s most popular—and delicious!—eat and drink stories.
From I-70’s growing pains to the state’s heroin crisis and an extraordinary attempt to paraglide the length of the Colorado Rockies, our writers explored a diverse range of topics in 2017.
