Is Hydration Over-Emphasized? Boulder’s Guide to Fluid Intake Hydration is often emphasized as a key part of staying healthy, especially in Boulder, Colorado, where the dry climate and high altitude can make dehydration a real concern. But is the push to drink more water fact-based or over-exaggerated? Let’s explore the importance of hydration in everyday […]

The visual richness of the young runners and their hard work to be in the 5K 3.1 mile cross country race at Waneka Lake warrants a Part III. Here’s my offering. Runners display everything from making this look easy (it’s not!) to showing the push of the final 400 yards. Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge […]

I’ve been hearing about and reading about Kratom for a while now. But what is it? What does it do? Is it a good, legal, medical or recreational substance or another human mass experiment into the unknown? As to legal, that’s easy. It varies all over the place so local and state investigation is essential. […]

Some Boulderites have gambling problems. With casinos at home in Colorado, near Boulder and Denver, and with ‘go-anywhere’ on-line gambling offered at the end of our fingertips, there is no shortage of legal gambling available. I suspect, although I don’t know, that I can bet on the election with an on-line casino. I wonder what […]

As forest fires become more frequent and severe, the need for effective air purification systems has never been greater. HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) purifiers have emerged as the top choice for filtering out the dangerous smoke and particles that accompany these blazes. In this article, we will explore why HEPA air purifiers are the […]

  In recent days, weeks, and years, the issue of air pollution and its detrimental effects on health has become a growing concern. With events like wildfires causing smokey air to spread across regions, finding ways to cope with the resulting poor air quality has become crucial. While traditional methods like air purifiers and masks […]

Smoking a joint and breathing air on a high particulate day exposes your lungs  to a variety of harmful substances. The nature and concentration of these substances can vary significantly. Here’s a comparison based on the types of pollutants involved and a chat about health concerns and remediation: Smoking a Joint 1. Combustion Products: Smoking […]

Boulder is included in today’s smoky air alert, declaring an ozone action day alert  for Monday. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has recommendations. How to stay safe during air quality alert The National Weather Service has offered the following tips on how to stay safe on Monday while the action alert day […]

Boulderites value waking success and value maintaining great health. Sleep is an essential part of both. Sleep is a fundamental biological necessity, yet in today’s fast-paced world, it’s often overlooked. Many of us have experienced the consequences of a sleepless night, but just how long can we go without sleep before it becomes a serious […]

Should Boulder MDs be trained in med school in the art of “psychic surgery?” My conclusion is that “yes, this should be offered as an elective in medical school.”  I see no downside, while I see a vast array of possible benefits to the treating physicians as well as to the patients. Why would I […]