May 25 2026
From Our Publisher: As we publish the May edition of 50 Plus, we do so with gratitude for 35 years of serving our residents and family members in the Front Range. From focus groups started in May 1991 to assess the need for an area senior based publication to this edition, we’ve enjoyed sharing news, …
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May 18 2026
Most people would want to take a blood test that can assess their risk of Alzheimer’s disease, rather than remain anxious about their odds, a new Alzheimer’s study says. About 85% of primary care patients said they’d take a blood test that looks for the toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s, according to a report published …
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May 12 2026
Health experts are tracking a concerning trend in colorectal cancer: Its burden is shifting to a younger population. While rates of the disease continue to decline among older adults, a new report published by the American Cancer Society finds nearly half of new colorectal cancer cases are being diagnosed in adults under 65, up from …
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May 04 2026
After months of negotiations between the Joint Service Executive Committee and BNSF Railway, all governing boards voted in support of the term agreement with BNSF and made needed appropriations to advance to the design phase of the project. This 25-year access agreement, which would be the contract to deliver three round trips of passenger rail …
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Apr 27 2026
Soft light drifts through the early morning air, touching the budding trees as if waking them gently from a long and patient dream. Their branches, once bare and quiet, now hum with life, each tip adorned with tiny blossoms that seem almost too delicate to exist. Pale pinks, fresh greens, and whispers of white unfold …
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Apr 20 2026
Did you know you might qualify for VA travel reimbursement? If you drive to a VA health care appointment, you could be eligible for mileage and travel expense reimbursement. Important: You must file your claim within 30 days of your appointment date. You may be eligible if you’re traveling to a VA facility or VA-approved community …
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Apr 13 2026
My Health Priorities is a free, online self-assessment tool that guides older adults and care partners through steps to identify what matters to them. A new community toolkit empowers senior centers and other community organizations to host presentations and discussions about identifying priorities related to health, health care, and social supports. The Age-Friendly Health Systems …
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Apr 06 2026
The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget presented its March 2026 Economic Forecast to the Joint Budget Committee. This forecast revises up the current year’s economic growth forecast from the previous projections but higher prices from tariffs are diminishing consumer demands and economic growth. OSPB projects a 40% chance of recession in the next …
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Apr 02 2026
Yesterday, it was quite the sight to watch a successful launch of the Artemis II rocket propelling four NASA astronauts on a historic flight to the moon during their 10-day journey. With one minor delay, the rocket rook off with millions of people watching it at Cape Canaveral in Florida or on TV! It was …
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Mar 25 2026
With insurance rates on the rise, it is more important than ever to be a careful shopper. Here’s how to get a deal without sacrificing coverage. Shop around. Rather than simply re-signing with your carrier at renewal time, get quotes from at least two other insurers to see if they’ll offer better rates. And be …
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Mar 16 2026
In UCHealth exam rooms, patients are benefiting from a new note-taking tool that looks like any other smartphone app. The AI tool is called Abridge. It runs in the background and securely captures details of the visit. With Abridge, providers can look their patients squarely in their eyes rather than peering down to write notes …
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Mar 09 2026
Unhealthy sleep can interfere with daily activities and is associated with lower quality of life and risk of chronic disease, such as diabetes and obesity. There is a connection with poor sleep and unhealthy weight gain because sleep regulates hormones that tell your body when you are hungry and signals when you feel full. This …
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