August 29th, 2014
Blog
B-Cycle is a great company that offers temporary rentable bikes which people can pick up and drop off at their many B-Cycle stations in Boulder. Recently, B-Cycle got even greater by expanding the number of their B-Cycle stations throughout Boulder. There has never been a better time to give away a B-Cycle pass, and that’s why we’re giving […]
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August 18th, 2014
Health & Wellbeing
80% of all diseases in the US are inflammatory based. Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis of all types, inflammatory bowel diseases, asthma, MS, diabetes, cancer, and atherosclerosis, all have inflammatory components. Adipose (fat tissue) is known to secrete several inflammatory factors, known as adipocytokines. Adipose tissue also produces excessive amounts of dangerous estrogen, which promotes tumor growth. […]
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August 15th, 2014
Blog
Boulder is a city made for biking. The network of bike paths that span across Boulder County is unbelievably expansive, and B-Cycle is taking full advantage of this. B-Cycle, for those who are unfamiliar with the company, offers bike stations all over Boulder that allow people to rent bikes for small periods of time. You simply […]
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August 6th, 2014
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This year, About Boulder is teaming up with Quintessentials for one unbelievable partnership. Quintessentials is a company that delivers personal care items to students on behalf of their parents, giving them all the things they need to survive their freshman year of college! I’m sure you’re wondering how this incredible partnership started, and that’s what Quintessentials founder […]
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August 1st, 2014
Blog
For today’s Pay-it-Forward Friday, we’re giving away a $30 Boulder Running Company gift certificate to help you gear up for the Ironman triathlon. This is no typical triathlon, however. If you haven’t already heard, Ironman is hosting the world’s largest ever triathlon in Boulder on this coming Sunday. So essentially, if you’re volunteering or racing in this competition, […]
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July 30th, 2014
Health & Wellbeing
Alzheimer’s disease plagues an estimated 5.4 million people in the U.S. There is no conventional cure, however lifestyle choices are your best bet for prevention. Recent evidence shows dietary choices are the main determining factor. Overconsumption of sugar and processed foods, primarily carbohydrates, are the main culprits. Contrary to what many people think, eating a […]
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July 15th, 2014
Blog
Anti-oxidants are one of the biggest buzz words in the world of nutrition. They are natural chemical compounds which prevent aging and protect us from chronic diseases. ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) is a test used to determine levels of antioxidants. Matcha rates an impressive 1300 units per gram, which is close to 20X more […]
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July 11th, 2014
Blog
The Boulder Creek is currently flowing at a perfect level for inner tubing enthusiasts, and the summer temperatures only make it even more tempting to go relax in the fresh mountain water. A common problem many people have, however, is that not everyone owns an inner tube. Luckily, that’s not a problem today. We’ve teamed […]
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July 3rd, 2014
Blog
Balancing & Rebooting Your Metabolism Metabolic disorders and obesity are directly linked to two powerful hormones known as insulin and leptin. 85 percent of the US population is insulin and leptin resistant. Insulin is used by the body to escort glucose from the blood into the cells for energy. Processed food is loaded with sugar […]
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June 27th, 2014
Blog
Summer is officially in full swing. We’ve gotten an obscene amount of rain, and now the grass is greener than ever! You could choose to take a walk or drive your car around, but if you opt with biking, it’s fast and fuel efficient! We love to be fast and fuel efficient at About Boulder, and because we got […]
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