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One of the most complex parts of your body, knees play an important role in allowing you to move. They allow your legs to bend, swivel, straighten and move in many different directions. In order to deliver that great flexibility, knees are made up of lots of moving parts – parts that can be injured and cause pain. In fact, knee pain is very common in children, especially among adolescents who are active and/or participate in sports. So,… Continue

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design, today announced new school policies that will give active military, veterans and family members greater access to the school’s green collar job training and development programs.





Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the… Continue

Eating Recovery Center ( www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com), a national eating disorders recovery program providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia and bulimia, today announced that it will open a new behavioral hospital specifically designed to provide eating disorders care to children and… Continue

Claremont Information Systems, a leading provider of distressed real estate data and analytics, today launched ShortSaleProLogic.com, the industry’s first short sale solution designed specifically for real estate brokers and agents to create efficiency in identifying, tracking, and closing short sales.





Demand for a simplified and effective short sale process has intensified with the… Continue

Freakonomics the Movie, the highly anticipated film version of the internationally bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt, hits Denver’s…

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Magnolia Pictures and the Green Film Company announced today a unique screening program in ten cities across the country that will allow filmgoers to choose how much they want to pay for an advance look at Freakonomics: The Movie. These pay-what-you-want screenings offer fans a chance to see the film on Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:30pm, at the… Continue

It’s no secret that childhood obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent and, as you may know, childhood obesity has serious health consequences, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, liver problems, bone and joint problems, and psychological consequences.





Many experts blame this epidemic on the “Western diet,” which means a diet high in refined carbohydrates… Continue

Eating Recovery Center ( www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com) today announced that two of the nation’s foremost eating disorders experts have joined its executive team. Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS, has been named chief clinical officer of Eating Recovery Center and Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, CEDS,… Continue

Although the breastfeeding-versus-formula debate will probably continue as long as there are new moms, the good news is, your newborn will do well with either formula or breast milk. There are pros and cons with either choice, so you should decide which option works best for you and your baby based on your life circumstances and personal… Continue

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is by far one of the toughest jobs as a new parent. Sleeping through the night is not only an important milestone, it’s an essential part of your child’s physical and emotional development. Here, we “put to rest” some of the most popular myths about getting your baby to sleep.…





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Throughout childhood, kids need a number of vaccinations, also called immunizations, to build up the body’s defenses against dangerous infections and diseases. These immunizations, some of which are a single shot, and others a series of shots over several days, months or years, help keep your child healthy.



Immunizations work by safely introducing a child’s body to the killed or weakened part of a germ that is responsible for… Continue

Eating Recovery Center (

http://bit.ly/dCLIrZ), a national eating disorders recovery program providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia and bulimia, today announced the opening of a new outpatient location. Enabling Eating Recovery Center to expand its outpatient recovery services, the new Denver, Colo. office will offer integrated care for eating disorders in a… Continue

Education Corporation of America, a leading owner and operator of private higher education institutions in the United States, announced that Ecotech Institute kicked off its first day of coursework today. Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colorado, is the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design. The school’s… Continue

“But I don’t like it!” “Yuck!” “Ewww!” Sound familiar? How many times have you heard these words come out of your child’s mouth? Often we hear our children say these words before they have had even one bite of a new food.



Developing a taste for a new food is a learning process. When it comes to fruits and vegetables it is especially important to eat a variety because fruits and vegetables are the primary source of vitamins that… Continue

Eating Recovery Center ( www.eatingrecoverycenter.com) (

http://bit.ly/bBWnJL), a licensed behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders, was named one of 50 …

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When parents and students are considering online high schools, they’ll find a number of choices, both private and public. The private schools may stress their high-quality curriculum but often charge high tuition. Public online schools are free but may not provide the best academics or student support. Is there a third choice? Yes. A new education option that combines the best of all online school options is now being offered in… Continue

Featuring a larger venue, an impressive speaker lineup and multiple opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate, the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference (

http://bit.ly/9aXUSQ) will be held Friday, August 13, and Saturday, August 14, at the Denver Marriot City Center in Denver, Colo. The conference is hosted by …

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