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Self-Improvement Oriented
Article by Tiffinie Storm One of the most fascinating facts about Benjamin Franklin, other than being a writer, publisher, printer, scientist, inventor, and being one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, is how much importance he put on the idea of self-improvement. When Franklin was a mere 20 years old, he put together a set of rules in his personal pursuit of being a better person. We have come to know them as “the 13 Virtues”. Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution...
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Wellness
Wellness by Dr. April
Article by April Schulte-Barclay Welcome to a new year, seen by many as a chance for a fresh start, establishing healthier habits. It is important to realize that when it comes to experiencing true health and wellness, there is no pill or any other quick fix that will effectively help you reach your goals. Instead, achieving and maintaining health is a journey, full of ups and downs; twists and turns, and it involves a willingness to embrace physical, emotional, mental and spiritual...
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Fitness
Sky Chasing
Elevate Kids Promotes Healthy Activity Article by Melinda McCaw Elevate Kids Co-founder | Photography by McCaw Media One in five children and adolescents have obesity, according to the CDC, and this percentage continues to rise. Only 24% of children aged 6-17 engage in 60 minutes of physical activity daily. In fact, children now spend more than seven and a half hours a day in front of screens, such as TVs, video games, and computers. Additionally, 52% of children in D51 qualify for free or...
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Sports + Recreation
Elevate Your Mood
Local Remedies to Beat the Blues Article by Maggie Moorland Elevate Your Mood: Wellness Strategies for Grand Junction Winters As Americans, we are facing a variety of challenges—from economic uncertainties to shifting social dynamics. As always, we have our own personal difficulties to add to those larger scale issues. Personally, I know that it is important to keep a close eye on my mood once winter sets in here in the Grand Valley. I am particularly sensitive to the seasons and winter can...
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