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Sync Your Body’s Clock to Time Changes

December 27, 2016 By Shelby Tatomir

Adjusting your body to time changes.

Changing time zones during travel or daylight savings can be difficult. There’s a reason this change is hard: Our bodies run on an internal clock of their own—circadian rhythm. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: circadian rhythm, daylight savings, hydration, internal clock, road trips, sleep tips, spring break, systemic health, time change, time zones, traveling, traveling tips

Is the Beverage to Blame? Sports Drinks May Not Be Causing Those Cavities

December 15, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

Sports drinks are a nightmare for an athlete’s smile. But is the drink or athlete the one to blame?

Destroy. Bad. Worst. Decay. These were the words splashed across the Google results page after we searched, “sports drinks and teeth.” But are sports drinks really the villain? … [Read more...]

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May the Force Be With You: Dark Drinks and Your Smile

August 20, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Some of your beverage choices can be bad choices for your teeth. Try some of these tooth-friendly alternatives!

Starbucks offers more than 80,000 drink options — and that’s just one store chain! From coffee shops to supermarkets, thousands of beverage choices tempt us everyday. There’s a drink for every time and occasion. It’s no surprise then that we struggle to choose the best … [Read more...]

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8 Ways to Get Your Recommended Water Intake

August 6, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

how much water should a person drink daily

How much water should a person drink daily? The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends approximately 91 ounces for women and 125 ounces for men, and this includes water from foods and beverages. … [Read more...]

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Full Speed and Smiles Ahead: 2015 Colfax Marathon

May 5, 2015 By Sara Fossum

On Sunday, May 17, lace up your sneakers and join runners for the 10th Anniversary Colfax Marathon Race. Celebrate your good health as you run down America’s longest street and, if you’re running the half marathon, through the Denver Zoo. … [Read more...]

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