HEALTH

Speak Out: Health care changes will have greater impact on LGBT community

On Oct. 1, the health insurance marketplaces for the ACA will go into effect, helping to bring access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

Your crappy job is hazardous to your health

As it turns out, working jobs you hate is not just a matter of self-indulgent complaining — it’s physically unhealthy.

Major advance in LGBT health care yields more questions

LGBT Coloradans cannot be denied health care coverage if their provider is based in Colorado.

Dirty mouth, dirty health: The link between dental hygiene and overall wellbeing

According to Dr. Scare Tactics, there is a distinct link between oral health and overall health.

Live to run

But my friend and I kept running. Relying on each other for support was the strongest motivator I’ve ever had

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Panel Voices: Are we too focused on fitness and body type in the LGBT community?

Tom Rockman, George K. Gramer, Jr., Keo Frazier, and Pieter Tolsma weigh in on this week’s question.

LGBT people seek mental health care at higher rates

LGBT community members are at the highest risk for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders

Beauty: Sunless tanners for a healthier summer glow

Whether you’re light–skinned and want color that’s otherwise hard to bring out, or your skin is already an enviable brown and you’d like to deepen your hue, sunless tanners get you there without the risk of damage.

Breathe for better health: The two–minute relaxation challenge

We live in a stressful, fast–changing and busy world. Having the ability to relax can seem impossible on top of everything else we do each day. The following relaxation exercise may help and can be accomplished in two minutes or less.

New state regulation forbids discrimination against trans individuals in health coverage

A new policy bulletin by the state’s top regulatory agency for health insurance guarantees that trans Coloradans with health insurance equal treatment under their plans, guaranteeing access to dozens of services and procedures that were previously in doubt.