Mary Clare Fischer co-edits 5280’s Compass, Adventure, and Culture sections; writes for multiple sections of the magazine; and blogs weekly about health and wellness for 5280.com. A Michigan native, Fischer joined 5280 in 2014 after graduating from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Gina Murdock, founder of Lead With Love, says this year's summit (happening later this month in Aspen) will focus on how to implement a holistic, heart-centered approach to wellness in the workplace.
As a designated LGBT Center of Excellence, the medical center now mandates questions about gender identity and sexual orientation, offers more surgeries for transgender patients, and provides training to all employees on how to treat LGBTQ folks.
Plenty of barriers still exist for startups in the health care space.
From watching bird bandings to spotting bald eagles, there are plenty of opportunities to glimpse the state's feathered friends before the "Year of the Bird" wraps up.
We chatted with the Boulder-area singer-songwriter (and farmer) to learn about his new tunes.
The former reality TV star has made a huge impact in the wellness space, with projects ranging from her own line of teas to a portable weightlifting pack. Her newest passion project? Opening a 24-hour gym in RiNo.
Local meditation guide Michael-Blu and other community leaders are hoping to attract hundreds of meditators to a private ranch outside Sedalia on Sunday to secure a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
In the new book Finding Theo: A Father’s True Story of Loss, Courage, and Discovery, his father set out to find out.
Face It Together uses peer coaches and data-based tools to help addicts in recovery not only stay sober, but also make positive changes in their lives.
Local ClassPass members can book discounted massages, facials, acupuncture, and other wellness amenities through the app.
The city’s campaign to bring healthcare education to its immigrant and refugee populations has ended up benefitting other members of the community, as well.
We talked to a local therapist to find out.
These two programs from Colorado-tied women help others feel better—physically and mentally.
A year into remission, Scott Wilson's wildlife photography book has made about $40,000 for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance—and his work is far from over.
The Colorado School of Mines' space resources program will teach grad students how to tap celestial bodies for all they're worth.
The spotted lanternfly may be coming to a tree near you. That's not a good thing.
For more than two decades, 5280 has asked physicians in the Denver area whom they would trust to treat themselves or a loved one. The following 347 doctors—in 95 specialties—were nominated by their peers this year.
How Colorado physicians are outsmarting cancer, one kid at a time.
The New York transplant cycling studio has a lot of bells and whistles, but in the end, it's about resilience and community.
AmeriSleep, an online-turned-brick-and-mortar retailer, may have created the best mattress-shopping experience out there. Plus, nap pods!
Forest bathing sounds like a fad, but this twist on hiking provided just the mental reset one writer needed.
The Range of Motion Project is raising money for amputees in Latin America by organizing a hike up Mt. Bierstadt on Saturday.
And the best part? You can access the courses from anywhere using Gaiam's Yoga Studio app.
Pediatric Speech Therapy Associates' new Littleton location will help even more kids deal with speech, motor, and feeding problems.
The Colorado offices of the National Weather Service provide intel that helps prevent serious problems across the state.
The nonprofit behind Denver Comic Con is bringing pop culture magic to the masses through summer camps.
Alternative medicine gets its own semi-regular demo days with this new wellness series from a local entrepreneur.
These beautiful books can stand up to the elements.
The William H. Smiley and William N. Byers branches of the Denver Public Library are up for renovation—and reenvisioning.
Longmont's Terry Street Collective plans to offer a wellness membership, so clients can see all of their providers—including an acupuncturist, therapist, massage therapist, and aesthetician—for a reasonable price.
