A groundbreaking study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has revealed that adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have a reduced life expectancy. This pioneering research, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed anonymized primary care data from 30,029 adults in the UK with a diagnosis of ADHD, comparing […]

In a groundbreaking decision for Boulder and National public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products and ingested medications. This significant action comes more than thirty years after initial studies revealed concerning links between the dye and cancer in animal models. […]

The Boulder Blah’s of Winter? Many of us experience depression and related challenges during the short dark days of winter.  What is that about? What do we do about it? Beating Boulder’s Winter Blahs! Winter blues, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of […]

Look Outside! It Snowed! It Snowed Concrete! My mother was a great teacher. One of her skills was teaching me to worry. How good was she? I caught myself in a perfect mellow state worrying about what I was forgetting to worry about!!! Fact. Today my worrying centers on the dangers of shoveling snow. I […]

It is common to use heat for relaxation. Is there something magical about infrared heat?  YES! An infrared sauna blanket provides an especially good heat source with enhanced pain reduction. Unlike a classic heating pad, infrared as a heat source offers special benefits. Instead of surface heat, infrared head penetrates. The heat is not just […]

Once a year, at the beginning of June, we gather in the incomparable Aspen, Colorado for the NORML Aspen Legal Seminar. Genius drug lawyers, the best of the best, gather to “cross pollinate” as famous lawyer Gerry Goldstein calls it. Presenters over 3 days share their individual expertise, raising the knowledge base for all of […]

Hype or Horror? Is Fentanyl really a thousand times stronger than heroin, or is it all Boulder hype? ” Devil’s lettuce” and other less colorful references kept cannabis scary and illegal for many decades, and it turned out to be mostly nonsense. What about Fentanyl? What about naloxone, Narcan, available over-the-counter? The answer is “yes” […]

Eggs have experienced a remarkable journey in Boulder. In the realm of nutrition and public perception, eggs have been oscillating between being celebrated as a quintessential superfood and vilified as a health risk. This dichotomy underscores the evolving nature of nutritional science and public health guidelines, making eggs a fascinating case study in the complexities […]

You’ve probably heard of cold plunging, the wellness trend that involves jumping into ice water for a few minutes. Sounds crazy, right? Well, not so fast. There’s actually some science behind this practice, and it might have some surprising benefits for your health and well-being. But before you grab your swimsuit and head to the […]