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Beware claims for Multiple Sclerosis diets

February 23, 2009

Specialists recommend steering clear of diets that tout a miracle cure for MS.

SKI SCHOOL: Beaver Creek's comfort zone worth the drive

February 23, 2009

Pop quiz: It's a holiday, and you're looking for a ski area with good snow, easy access and minimal crowds. Where do you go?

DR. WEIL: Saliva hormone test just isn't worth spit

February 23, 2009

If you're approaching or believe you have reached menopause and want to know what your hormones indicate, ask your doctor for a blood test, not a saliva test.

On the trail of great outdoor gear

On the trail of great outdoor gear

February 23, 2009

Whether it's climbing Fourteeners in winter or simply riding a bike to work, we want the latest and greatest technologies to keep us moving quickly. Here are some of the newest innovations in outdoor products for all seasons.

Sahara marathon a test for runners, viewers

February 23, 2009

Want a definition of crazy? Try this: Three men decide to test their marathon running skills by traversing the Sahara Desert in 80 days.

Drastic times call for a spa

February 23, 2009

Even with an economic slump, consumer demand boosted spa employment numbers last year. We offer some tips for first-timers.

Dance videos kick-start workout

February 16, 2009

There are DVDs for every goal, every level and every kind of dance you could ever want to give a go. I've found some goodies for you and rate the best - and the worst.

Colorado 'Gems' shine for kid skiers

February 16, 2009

Think of the best and often least-expensive places to ski with kids in Colorado and the so-called "Gems" immediately leap to mind.

FIT FOOD: Grapefruit, some drugs don't mix

February 16, 2009

Grapefruit can block the breakdown of some prescription medications, which means an increase in the risk of toxicity and negative effects.

DR. WEIL: Bone disorder often leads to fractures

February 16, 2009

My 2-year-old niece has been diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta. It is apparently a mild form. What can you tell me about it, and what can we do for her?

Outdoor events abound in February

February 16, 2009

The end of February holds a lot of fun for outdoor enthusiasts heading to mountain towns in Colorado.

Diet books focusing on eating psychology can be helpful but don't tell whole story

February 16, 2009

A new crop of diet books hitting the shelves focuses less on meal plans than on eating psychology and strategy.

Scientists trying to tailor cancer treaments to tumors' genes

February 16, 2009

The days of one-size-fits-all cancer treatment are numbered: A rush of new research is pointing the way to tailor chemotherapy and other care to what's written in your tumor's genes.

Select other nut butters

February 9, 2009

The salmonella scare regarding peanut butter has put a crimp in our PB&J intake. But the peanut isn't the only nut you can spread on bread.

NORDHAUS: Air time at last: learning to fly at 40

February 9, 2009

I've been skiing since I was 3. I can survive, even enjoy myself, in almost any situation: trees, bumps, steeps, powder, crud, ice. But ask me to jump off something taller than, say, a fire hydrant and I'm an airborne cautionary tale.

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