HEALTH

Learning to let the drama go

I love being a lesbian. Every day is an adventure through the emotional ups and downs of the women of my community. But we must collectively admit that we can be incredibly dramatic. When I get on a plane, leaving behind people and things I would have been involved in, I get the opportunity for perspective.

healthcare

It’s happening: How healthcare reform will affect the LGBT community

It survived court challenges and a close election; how President Obama’s defining achievement, The Affordable Care Act, will impact LGBT health care.

Seven tips to keep from turning into holiday ham this year

Meet Brendan Jamiel, a NASM certified personal trainer and NPTI graduate with a fresh mind and attitude.

Awaken Gymnastics in Denver raises the bar on adult fitness

Most people who think of gymnastics see it as an Olympic sport or as an…

Eating your way to healthier skin

Every year around Thanksgiving, thoughts of food begin to fill my head – an itinerary of holiday goodies to prepare and enjoy. These delights range from my uncle’s famous cream of mushroom soup to my sister’s artful sugar cookies.

For Healthier Holidays: Informed choices without sacrifice

The problem often becomes eating and drinking too much, which creates that bogged-down feeling that gets many off track from diet and exercise routines.

Obama, Romney mix on economy, health care, style during Denver debate

President Barack Obama and his GOP opponent Gov. Mitt Romney exchanged blows on domestic issues during the first presidential debate in Denver.

25 important facts about HIV and your health

Prevention:
1. The most common way that HIV is transmitted is through sex, but sharing needles is also very high-risk.

Drink to your health: Smart, healthy(ish) drinking tips to beat the hangover

While we have all try our best to avoid some of the more negative side effects of drinking (weight gain, drunk dialing, sudden Vegas weddings), no one wants to be the only sober person in the bar sipping a coke and awkwardly doing the white-man shuffle. Luckily, one does not have to succumb to this humiliation to stay healthy and while at the club. These three tips from Keith Moore at Pura Vida Fitness and Spa can help you enjoy your night out and your next day, clear minded and hangover free.

Aging Well: Life-long health and wellness goes back to the basics

By Krista Newton, LCSW “Eat Healthy Foods and Exercise,” – It’s a phrase we hear…