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Cold meds not for the under-4 set

Just as parents gird themselves for the onslaught of the cold season, they're being warned not to use over-the-counter relief medications for children under age 4.

ACORD: Lost Creek worth finding, even if it takes all day

If trails get extra points for details like old-growth forest, hissing waterfalls and tranquil ponds, the Wigwam Trail is a high scorer.

DR. WEIL: Treatment options for eye disorder uveitis

I've been diagnosed with uveitis and have been told that the only treatment is steroid eye drops. Is there anything natural I can take instead?

Vitamin D supplement helps offset lack of sun exposure in winter

Am I getting enough vitamin D from the sun?

Colorado athletes redefine what the human body can do

Remember when a marathon was considered the runner's ultimate test? A century ride the loftiest of cycling feats? For an increasing number of athletes, those days are gone, with events such as these passed over in favor of longer distances and 24-hour races.

Snack-heavy meals earn failing grades

As a mother of three who frequently joins her kids for a meal in the school cafeteria, Kim Gorman has seen her share of frightening sack lunches: A package of cheesy crackers, a Fruit Roll-Up on the side, a snack pack of Oreos for dessert and a sugar- laden juice box to drink.

Colorado's aglitter in gold: Drive, hike or bike to see the autumn splendor

The good news: The annual leaf-peeping extravaganza is upon us, with much of Colorado's 2.7 million acres of aspen trees expected to be glistening gold by this weekend and - weather permitting - clinging on through early October.

NORDHAUS: Is VP hopeful up for this battle?

The first thought that went through my head when I saw a photo of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin with the caribou she had just shot was "I wonder if I can take her." Outdoorswomen are that competitive.

DR. WEIL: Diet aims to lessen diseases

An anti-inflammatory diet can ease chronic inflammation from chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, age-related diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Avoid meat to ease gout

My father suffers from gout. Are there any dietary changes that could help this condition?

WEIL: Don't dismiss lycopene as a cancer protection

Don't rush to dismiss the cancer-protective effect of lycopene found in tomatoes.

Kids' cholesterol should be monitored

Studies show that simple changes in a child's diet might help change the future for those with a history of high cholesterol.

All-season standouts

Twice a year, the outdoor industry floods the market with the newest innovations in materials and designs. At the Outdoor Retailer Show, held in August in Salt Lake City, many products highlighted were simply "new and improved."

DR. WEIL: Limit chaparral to topical use

Chaparral contains a powerful antioxidant that's been used as a food preservative and may account for some of its medicinal properties, but I don't recommend taking chaparral internally.

Chef tailors recipes to cancer patients

Chef Rebecca Katz resolved to do help her father through cancer treatment, and the result is a cookbook that caters to those who don't have an appetite when they need nourishment most.

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