Tag Archives: healthy lifestyles

Ride the Bus, Join a Club

Kim Hughes : Friday April 6, 11:33AM

"How can I get to 15th and Federal?" the bus passenger asks. "Take this to the 15th and Glenarm stop, then transfer to the 15," the bus driver and 5 other passengers respond. I am a regular bus passenger … More »

Could better built communities lead to a slimmer waistline?

Megan Moore : Friday October 14, 10:37AM

That's what health officials in Multnomah and Clark Counties, Oregon are trying to prove. They recently started a new mapping project which looks at the correlation of obesity rates and a household's proximity … More »

The Not-so-fat French–Yet

Tom Prugh : Friday September 16, 11:09AM

Check out this fascinating essay by Timothy Egan in today's New York Times about French and American obesity rates. Some interesting factoids: " P apers published last month in The Lancet project … More »

Big Benefits of Community Gardens

Jason Page : Monday August 29, 10:15AM

The Denver Post had a great article last week about the tremendous benefits of community gardens and gardening in general . Among some of the more notable findings include... People who work in … More »

Not Your Grandfather’s School Lunch

Tom Prugh : Wednesday August 17, 8:10AM

Colorado has been the thinnest state in the nation for years , so it's no surprise that it's also a leader in the movement to replace fatty industrial-grade food in school lunches , according to a story in … More »

Agricultural roots revitalized in Wheatridge, Colorado

Nichole Goodman : Friday July 15, 9:51PM

The Wheatridge City Council in late May approved a zoning code change that allows residents to pay homage to the City's agricultural roots and historical fabric in the form of community gardens, farmers … More »

Why Aren’t We Sustainable?

Dave Wann : Monday July 11, 10:34AM

From David Wann's most recent book, The New Normal. The biggest threat to America is the American way of life, yet we cling to it like a pillow on a sleepless night. How can we become a sustainable, … More »

Do you REALLY need to Drive? Front Range Travel Counts Survey Results Video

Kim Hughes : Thursday June 30, 9:40AM

On June 20th, a press conference put on by the Denver Regional Council of Governments was held at the Alliance Center. The purpose of the conference was to release the results of the travel behavior survey … More »

Public Health Benefits of Front Range Travel Counts survey findings

Jason Page : Monday June 20, 3:48PM

The Front Range Travel Counts survey findings were released today and highlight the significant public health benefits associated with making short trips by foot or bicycle. This 12,000 household survey is … More »

Can the Bicycle Save Us?

Anna Zawisza : Monday June 20, 11:55AM

It's Colorado Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Day is this Wednesday so it's a good opportunity to talk about how the bicycle really can change the world. Just this morning, Front Range transportation planning … More »

Do you know what obese looks like?

Kim Hughes : Thursday June 2, 4:42PM

An interesting feature was aired on Colorado Public Radio today on the naivety of obesity rates in Colorado. While our state has been considered the leanest in the country, half of the adults here are … More »

Can safer neighborhoods reduce obesity?

Megan Moore : Monday February 14, 12:45PM

When you think about the idea of sustainable community design, there are a few common phrases that often arise: transit oriented development, walkability and smart growth just to name a few. One phrase that … More »