Dec 15 2020
Did you know that 25 percent of the 805,000 heart attacks per year in the U.S. are recurrent heart attacks? The American Heart Association reports that once you’ve experienced a heart attack, your chances of having another one is higher. In fact, nearly one in five patients who’ve had a heart attack will have another …
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Dec 08 2020
Moderna and Pfizer have reported excellent early results from vaccine clinical trials. Vaccines aren’t approved yet, and the rollout will take massive mobilization efforts. An independent safety and data monitoring board reported today that early results from the Moderna Phase 3 clinical trials show the company’s vaccine was 94.5% effective. That news followed equally positive …
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Dec 01 2020
By Marty Coffin Evans During most years, residents and visitors to the Mile High City’s parks, special events, and Downtown on the 16th Street Mall will likely encounter the Mounted Patrol Unit. While their presence may not be as noticeable currently, they continue to support this portion of Denver’s Police Department. This mounted unit was …
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Nov 24 2020
Children look forward to opening their holiday presents all year. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure gifts are safe and appropriate. To help you make savvy selections, PlaySafe.org from The Toy Association, the premier site for toy safety information, is offering the following guidance: • Avoid shady sellers: This …
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Nov 17 2020
Even though you probably won’t own a drone anytime soon, it’s likely one may fly to your home and deliver your prescriptions or packages someday. As propeller-driven drones evolve, they are becoming common technology tools – similar to cellphones, the internet, and computers. Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), commonly called drones, have made headlines for …
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Nov 10 2020
It’s open enrollment time for Medicare plans and the landscape is more confusing than ever. In Colorado alone, there are fifty-seven Medicare Advantage plans in total, and while it’s nice to have options, many find it difficult to sort through so many choices. You can’t turn on the TV or open a newspaper without seeing …
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Nov 03 2020
Shop unique and high-quality merchants just in time for the holidays! Join us at the 41st Annual Mile High Holiday Mart, presented by the Junior League of Denver ( JLD), Fri., Nov. 13 through Sun., Nov. 15 at a new location: the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. This year, masks are required for entry …
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Oct 20 2020
In an effort to better understand how COVID-19 spreads through communities, Arapahoe County is collaborating with the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus on a COVID-19 Arapahoe Surveillance Study (CASES) Project. The project’s goals are to understand who has been infected with SARS-CoV-2 and to learn more about the immune response to the virus. …
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Oct 13 2020
Smile big if you live in Douglas County, Colorado! Your community has been ranked second nationwide as the healthiest community in America, according to the 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Los Alamos, New Mexico ranked No. 1. Colorado performed exceptionally well in the …
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Oct 06 2020
The Denver Public Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept.15-Oct. 15. The library features virtual programming and events that celebrate Hispanic culture. Call in to hear stories that celebrate Hispanic heritage for kids in multiple languages on the library’s popular Phone-A-Story line at 720-865-8500. Adults can call into LitLine, for stories and poems at 720-865-2003. …
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Sep 29 2020
That dilemma has created heartfelt conversations among family members that are trying to decide what environment is best for their loved one. Having been in the senior industry for over 20 years and a Certified Senior Advisor, I will share with you my professional opinions and observations of the pros and cons of living with …
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Sep 22 2020
Senior citizens are struggling with isolation, loneliness, and lack of mobility on a daily basis—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barb Lotze, Director of Business Development at Visiting Angels, and Bill Nagel co-founded Cycling Without Age–Littleton (CWA) in 2019. CWA uses trishaws—imagine a bicycle in the back, the carriage in front—to provide joy, mobility, and connection …
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