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A Healthier Holiday Season: Part 2 with AVH Dietitians
December 25, 2017 |
Healthy Living
Nutrition
With the holidays upon us, we turned to our very own Aspen Valley Hospital Dietitians—Kristy, Sandy and Laurie—to answer some common questions about eating healthier during the holidays. Plus, we have included some tasty recipes to try! This is Part 2 of 5, so stay
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A Healthier Holiday Season: Part 1 with AVH Dietitians
December 21, 2017 |
Healthy Living
Nutrition
With the holidays upon us, we turned to our very own Aspen Valley Hospital Dietitians—Kristy, Sandy and Laurie—to answer some common questions about eating healthier during the holidays. Plus, we have included some tasty recipes to try! This is Part 1 of 5, so stay
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Getting ready for ski season
by
Lucy Morgan, PT |
September 30, 2017 |
Exercise
Healthy Living
It takes at least six weeks to get in shape for ski season. Not only should you strengthen your legs, you should also focus on "core stability," which means strengthening your abdominal and back muscles. Crunches are a good way to build abdominal strength. To
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The Effects of Altitude on Visitors
May 17, 2017 |
Healthy Living
Aspen and Snowmass Village are approximately 8,000 feet in elevation. If you’re skiing or hiking, you may ascend another 3,000–4,000 feet. There is less oxygen and less humidity available to you than at sea level, and a variety of symptoms can result. For most people,
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Early detection of breast cancer
July 30, 2016 |
Breast Cancer
Healthy Living
Women's Health
Early Detection of Breast Cancer The most important thing to know about breast cancer is that early detection saves lives. Early detection has contributed to the happy, active and fulfilling lives of many thousands of women. Early detection also increases your treatment options and aids
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When to go to the emergency department
July 30, 2016 |
Community
Healthy Living
Aspen Valley Hospital provides emergency care for serious illnesses and injuries at any hour of the day or night. Walk-in treatment is also available for minor ailments. Most illness and injury can be treated at Aspen Valley Hospital or the After Hours Medical Care Clinic
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Preventing sunburn
June 30, 2016 |
Healthy Living
Skin cancer is the most serious concern related to sunburn. But a more immediate concern for the vacationer to Aspen and Snowmass Village is that a severe sunburn can ruin your trip. That's right. Every year, we see many people in our emergency department and
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RSV & kids
July 30, 2015 |
Healthy Living
As the weather gets colder, your little one may battle the symptoms of a cold. If so, be aware: what appears to be an ordinary cold could be more serious. Your child may have respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a highly contagious disease that
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Preventing ski injuries
September 30, 2014 |
Exercise
Healthy Living
Sports Medicine
Preventing Ski Injuries The following precautions will help you avoid ski injuries: Ski in accordance with your physical condition. Skiing, like any other sport, requires muscular strength and flexibility for control. The more control you have, the safer you will be. Have all of your
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