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New Documentary Chronicles Bill Coors’ Holistic Health Journey

The local beer titan, who died on October 13 at the age of 102, was an advocate for health and wellness before it was cool.

By Mary Clare Fischer

How a Yoga Summit Turned Into a Workplace Wellness Conference

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

How Denver Health Transformed Health Care for the LGBTQ Community

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Denver Startup Week Reveals Why Health Tech Isn’t Disrupting Our Lives—Yet

Plenty of barriers still exist for startups in the health care space.

By Mary Clare Fischer

The Art of Dying Well

It’s been nearly two years since Colorado passed the End-of-Life Options Act. How has the controversial law affected Centennial Staters, and how, exactly, does one plan for a good death?

By Kasey Cordell, Lindsey B. Koehler

Emily Schromm’s Next Challenge: Opening a Gym in RiNo

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Help Set the Guinness World Record for Largest Group Meditation

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

What Does It Mean When a Man Who’s Not Supposed to Walk Again Does?

In the new book Finding Theo: A Father’s True Story of Loss, Courage, and Discovery, his father set out to find out.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Innovative Addiction Coaching Center Launches in Denver

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Denver Is Second City to Get Wellness Offerings Through ClassPass

Local ClassPass members can book discounted massages, facials, acupuncture, and other wellness amenities through the app.

By Mary Clare Fischer

How Aurora Is Helping Immigrants and Refugees Be Healthier

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

What You Should Know About Bipolar Disorder

We talked to a local therapist to find out.

By Mary Clare Fischer

What Would Happen if an Influenza Outbreak Struck Denver in 2018?

We made some educated guesses.

By Will Jarvis

Two Wellness Programs to Get You Back on Track This Fall

These two programs from Colorado-tied women help others feel better—physically and mentally.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Shape up at 3 New Denver Fitness Studios

Translation: You're out of excuses to avoid a workout.

By Daliah Singer

Local Photographer Has Become One of Colon Cancer’s Biggest Challengers

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Denver’s Top Doctors 2018

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Inside the Fight to Beat Childhood Cancer

How Colorado physicians are outsmarting cancer, one kid at a time.

By Mary Clare Fischer

We Tried It: Indoor Cycling at Flywheel Sports

The New York transplant cycling studio has a lot of bells and whistles, but in the end, it's about resilience and community.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Nordstrom Picks Base Coat’s Polish with a Purpose

In light of Nordstrom's recent adoption of Base Coat's toxin-free polishes, Tran Wills shares how the Denver-based nail salon got started—plus summer polish recommendations.

By Madeleine Hughes

Why You Should Check Out The “Apple Store for Sleep”

AmeriSleep, an online-turned-brick-and-mortar retailer, may have created the best mattress-shopping experience out there. Plus, nap pods!

By Mary Clare Fischer

Sesen Skin Body Wellness Is Your One-Stop Shop for Holistic Skincare

Owner Stacy Webb believes healthy skin starts from the inside out. She's bringing that philosophy to life with a new boutique and upgraded service menu at this Uptown spa.

By Georgia Alexia Benjou

Boulder Yoga Teacher Designs New Classes Targeting Mental Health

And the best part? You can access the courses from anywhere using Gaiam's Yoga Studio app.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Pediatric Speech Center Opens Third Clinic In Denver Metro Area

Pediatric Speech Therapy Associates' new Littleton location will help even more kids deal with speech, motor, and feeding problems.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Jumping Rope Isn’t Just for Kids Anymore

Exercise your body and your mind by following world champion jump roper and Louisville resident Molly Metz's guide to mastering the double-under.

By Sarah Tuff Dunn

Colorado’s Saline Shortage

An important hospital pharmaceutical is in desperately short supply. Here's why.

By Julia Talen

Wellness Event of the Week: Healing Days at the Ramble Hotel

Alternative medicine gets its own semi-regular demo days with this new wellness series from a local entrepreneur.

By Mary Clare Fischer

A Health Collective Opens in Longmont

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.

By Mary Clare Fischer