As the weather warms up, we tend to get more active outside. Whether it’s gardening, walking the dogs or going to the pool, summer is a time of increased activity for most people. With that increased activity, it is common to notice new aches and pains. A frequent injury we see year-round but more often in the summer months is injury to the tendons in your shoulder, called the rotator cuff. It is the most common cause of shoulder pain we treat at Denver Health.

In May, we celebrate National Adolescent Health Month.

Adolescent Health is a broad term that includes many parts of health and well-being – from physical health to behavioral health to sexual and reproductive health. Healthy eating, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are at the heart of all of these things.

National Bicycle Safety Month is celebrated every May and reminds bicyclists and motorists to put safety first when sharing the road. Bicycling is an amazing way to exercise, spend time outside and reduce your carbon footprint. For many Americans, bicycling is a form of transportation to work or school that is cost effective and convenient. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), more than one-third of all Americans rode a bicycle in the past year for reasons such as fun, exercise and transportation. However, this has led to a rise in bicycle fatalities.

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes and deaths in Colorado, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Whether a person is distracted by looking away from the road, taking their hands off the wheel or thinking about something other than driving, engaging in any activity that diverts your full attention away from driving can have dangerous consequences. In honor of April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, let’s review the facts about distracted driving in Colorado and review tips for preventing this practice in your life.

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes and deaths in Colorado, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Whether a person is distracted by looking away from the road, taking their hands off the wheel or thinking about something other than driving, engaging in any activity that diverts your full attention away from driving can have dangerous consequences. In honor of April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, let’s review the facts about distracted driving in Colorado and review tips for preventing this practice in your life.