Get Involved: Our Top Picks for December 12-18
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
Inside the Drug Epidemic That’s Killing Coloradans
Overdose is the leading cause of injury death for people 18-64 in America, and in most cases, opioids are to blame. What’s being done in the Centennial State to fight this growing public health problem?
From The Rockies To Mt. Everest
How a local doctor used the Centennial State’s epic terrain to prepare for one of the world’s most demanding climbs.
Don’t Miss: Denver’s Jerry Thomas Celebration
Five Mile High bars are honoring the legendary bartender with genever-based drinks from December 12 to 16.
Health Myths, Busted!
Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to everyday factors that influence your well-being? Test your savvy—and boost your wellness in the new year.
Help For Survivors Of Sexual Assault
Specially trained nurses offer the best medical attention to this vulnerable population. So why does only one hospital in the state of Colorado make these professionals part of its regular staff?
Why You Should Play In The Dirt
A new study from CU suggests bacteria in the soil could lessen your anxiety.
Local Study Attributes Overall Health to Income, Race
A new report outlines the significant influence of “race, place, and space” in citizens’ health.
Sleep Training For Adults
What a twentysomething journalist learned from a local expert on catching more (and better) Zs.
Carbon Knife Co. Is the Kitchen Store of Our Dreams
Two former chefs are behind this new, highly-curated RiNo shop.
Relief For Kids With Dairy Allergies
How desensitization saved our son from an adolescence void of Sweet Cow Ice Cream.
Good Microbes For Babies
Local researchers find a way to boost C-section newborns’ immunity.
A New (Old) Approach To Delivering Breech Babies
A Denver doctor challenges current conventions on delivering infants bottom-first.
Is A Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet For you?
Local experts weigh in on whether fitness freaks benefit from this trendy diet.
5 Gifts to Take Care of Your Loved Ones (And Yourself!)
Self-care is finally in vogue.
Innovation: Rotator Cuff Surgery Just Got Easier
How one Denver surgeon is transforming the ways we treat torn tendons.
Hepatitis C: A Silent Killer
A Colorado family shines the spotlight on the nation’s growing hepatitis C problem.
Tech Talk: Mimi
A Denver-based startup helps connect the elderly with assisted-living facilities.
Research: Why We Should Take Dementia Patients To The Symphony
An innovative local study reveals the power of music-based therapy.
Remembering Rashaan Salaam
The death of the storied running back strikes a tragic tone during the culmination of CU’s fairytale season.
Personalized Prostheses
A local VA clinic helps amputees customize their artificial limbs with artful designs.
A Quiet Epidemic
A letter from the editor of the 5280 Health 2017 issue.
CoverGirl’s New Lash Ambassador Is From Colorado
Expect to see more of Nura Afia, the first CoverGirl ambassador to rock a hijab.
Works of Art, Hand-Crafted from Gingerbread
Johnson & Wales students create iconic Denver landmarks out of gingerbread in a friendly holiday competition.
Go Now: Departure’s Peking Duck Is a Holiday Treat
Chef Gregory Gourdet’s signature dish is on the menu this month, and it’s worth every penny.
9 Great Gifts for Guys
Practical (yet fashionable) ideas he’ll enjoy year-round.
A Blissful Winter Escape Awaits
Plan a trip to one of these six destinations—you deserve it.
