Taking steps to promote seniors’ physical and cognitive health
This story appears in the spring 2024 issue of RED Magazine. Residents at two Denver-area senior-living facilities have been busting…
Category: Health
How overcoming cancer led Valeria Pernas to pursue a career in holistic medicine
When Valeria Pernas first enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver, she was unsure about the academic path she would…
President’s Award winner blazes his own trail
Gabriel Trujillo knows about journeys, and not just because commuting from his home in Colorado Springs to Metropolitan State University…
Closing the equity gap
This story appears in the spring 2024 issue of RED Magazine. Julianna Montoya has experienced the best and worst of…
3 Mediterranean-friendly recipes that use Latin flavors
The Mediterranean diet has long been touted as the gold standard for healthy lifestyles. Shows such as “The Blue Zone”…
Hospitality industry stalwarts serve Colorado’s health care needs with $10 million gift
A Colorado couple known for decades of success in the hospitality industry is also making a mark on the future…
Changemaker: Julianna Montoya advocates for better access to health care
Editor’s note: Throughout the year, RED’s Changemakers series will feature students, faculty, staff and alumni who are trailblazers for Colorado’s success and…
Infrastructure bill takes aim at Colorado’s shortage of health care workers
Editor’s note: On May 1, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB24-1231 into law. The State Funding for Education Projects Act allocates…
7 reasons to consider taking part in Dry January
It’s official: Dry January has become a thing. Following the excesses of 2022’s holiday season, 35% of Americans gave up…
Lifestyle is the key to preventing Type 2 diabetes
Today, 96 million people are prediabetic, and 80% of those have no idea. On top of that, 37 million Americans…