Apr 16 2019
In March, AARP announced the launch of ‘Stop Rx Greed,’ a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP’s sustained campaign is to help drive down drug prices for Coloradans and all Americans by advocating for a variety of legislative, executive, and regulatory actions at both the federal and state level. …
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Apr 09 2019
By the Office of Public Affairs April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is mobilizing police nationwide to look out for drivers texting or using their phone behind the wheel. The ‘U Drive. U Text. U Pay.’ campaign is now in its fifth year. …
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Mar 28 2019
We were snowed out on March 13th but we have rescheduled for Thursday, April 11th at the First Baptist Church located at 1373 Grant Street, Denver. The event is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the new location is just south of the Capitol on the corner of 13th and Grant St. The Governor …
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Mar 26 2019
Optometry Cares—every March, the American Optometric Association reminds Americans of the importance of eye health and regular exams with a public awareness campaign. Last year’s campaign alerted 140 million consumers about the critical role nutrition plays in maintaining eye health and vision. This year’s campaign offers five tips for a lifetime of healthy vision. Every …
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Mar 26 2019
By Glenn Mollette In January a Denver couple received a scam phone call from a man who told them he had kidnapped their daughter. The man was very convincing that their daughter was in his possession. In the background they heard a woman’s voice begging for help. The call was convincing enough that they tried …
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Mar 19 2019
Exert yourself! It’s easier than you think. Per a study conducted by a Columbia University medical team, new research shows that by just moving around for a cumulative 30 minutes a day will help you live longer. “The good news is that the study shows you do not have to go to extremes; you reap …
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Mar 12 2019
National Nutrition Month® is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign, celebrated each year during the month of March, focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. In addition, National Nutrition Month® promotes the Academy as …
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Feb 26 2019
You might recall the films, The Invisible Man, starring Claude Rains, and The Invisible Woman, starring Virginia Bruce. These works of fiction entertained audiences in the 1940s. But, it’s the 21st Century and it turns out invisible people really exist. “They live among us in the guise of senior citizens,” according to Dan Weber, president of AMAC, …
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Feb 19 2019
It is a good time to branch out – and try those fruits and vegetables you may have noticed but keeping passing by at the supermarket. Perhaps you’ve been curious about that one vegetable you don’t know how to pronounce, much less prepare for consumption. Go ahead – give it a try. Food experts say …
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Feb 19 2019
Scare tactic scams are widespread, specifically callers purporting to be debt collectors and threatening arrest if the party refuses to immediately pay. By law, legitimate debt collectors have the right to call an actual debtor but must follow specific regulatory guidelines regarding what they can, or cannot say or do. Understanding these rules will help …
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Feb 12 2019
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to …
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Feb 12 2019
We have become aware of reports of fraudulent telephone calls from individuals claiming to represent the Social Security Administration (SSA). In them, unknown callers are using threatening language to warn unknowing victims that they will be arrested or face other legal action if they fail to call a provided phone number or press the number …
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