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June is Men’s Health Month, 5 Tips For Celebrating Men’s Health

By William Kormos, M.D., Harvard Men’s Health Watch The run-up to Father’s Day should be about more than ties, golf balls, and deciding what to grill on Sunday. Health should be on the agenda. Men’s Health Week was created by the U.S. Congress in 1994 to boost awareness of men’s health and ways to improve …

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Equine Health Updates for Colorado

In an effort to prevent confusion, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is providing an update on three separate equine health concerns currently affecting horses in Colorado. There are confirmed cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalitis, and Strangles. “The Colorado Department of Agriculture is working with the equine industry and veterinarians to contain …

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Welcome Home Events Leading Up to Memorial Day Honor Vietnam Veterans

In accordance with Public Law 110-181 SEC. 598, the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado, in partnership with the City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Departments, will honor Vietnam War veterans during its annual Memorial Day weekend celebration. Welcome Home: A Salute to Our Vietnam War Veterans, will be …

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BBB Helps in Federal Trial Involving Ponzi Scheme

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee recently announced that a federal jury found Larry Bates; his two sons, Chuck and Robert Bates; and Kinsey Bates, the wife of Robert Bates, guilty on all counts set forth in an indictment that charged mail and wire fraud and conspiracy. According to the …

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Older Americans Month 2017: Age Out Loud

Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits you best. Take Barbara Hillary, for example. A nurse for 55 years …

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Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Lawn Service

Spring is in the air and if you are like many, you might be getting anxious to be outside to tend to your outdoor space. Whether your lawn needs a little touch-up or complete makeover, it’s important to find the right helping hands. Last year, Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming received more …

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February Is American Heart Month

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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If Caller Asks “Can You Hear Me?,” Just Hang Up

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about an old scam with a new twist. The “Can You Hear Me?” scam has long been used to coerce businesses into purchasing office supplies and directory ads they never actually ordered, but now it’s targeting individual consumers, as well. For the last few days of January, more than half …

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BBB Warns About Online Retailer

Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming is warning consumers that it has received 14 unanswered complaints regarding Patriot EDC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company. Five additional complaints are open and pending. According to the company’s website, “Patriot EDC is a group of working class patriots bringing you the tools you need for day to day …

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BBB Warning: Rocky Mountain Film Lab

Better Business Bureau Serving Denver/Boulder is issuing a warning on a pattern of complaints concerning Rocky Mountain Film Lab. Steve Dock is the owner of the business, which specializes in obtaining images from old films, and claims to be the world’s premiere developer of antique, esoteric, vintage, outdated and old film. This business currently has …

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BBB Offers Tips for Finding Reliable Assistance With Weight Loss, Fitness Goals

If this is the year in which you plan to take control of your weight and fitness, Better Business Bureau (BBB) has advice that can help you evaluate fitness products or health clubs, avoid scams and find reliable businesses. BBB receives thousands of complaints each year about weight loss services, gyms, and health products. Common …

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Americans still prefer to read printed books versus e-books and audio books

Good news! Americans are avid readers according to a new Gallup Poll. The better news is that the great majority prefer printed books over e-books and audio books. And, nearly three quarters of respondents in the study said they favored printed books to e-books and audio books. That is also the opinion of David Bruce …

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