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“Thank you for your service.” We hear this phrase often, especially around Memorial Day. Regardless of personal beliefs about war, or service in the military, all Americans must admit that we live in relative peace, in a democratic society, because of the service and sacrifice of the individuals who serve in our military. When a […]
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Spring is a time to embrace new beginnings. The world around us seems to come alive, and with it, our own sense of vitality and energy. In this season of growth and rejuvenation, delve into how we can foster longevity not just for ourselves but for the generations to come with Colorado Longitudinal Study, our […]
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Apr. 12 – 2024 When thinking about Earth Day, a variety of images come to mind: being more conscientious about the amount of energy we use, planting trees, and cultivating gardens. The focus of Earth Day is to bring awareness and promote environmental protection. In this digital age, it can be easy to forget that […]
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October 17, 2021 The Colorado Longitudinal Study (COLS) is working with the Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory (HPCRL) at Colorado State University (CSU) to provide clinical support at its first recruitment site in Fort Collins, announced COLS Chief Operating Officer Meredith Guerrero. HPCRL provides clinical study support to researchers, both at CSU and outside the […]
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October 15, 2021 Despite 13 years of medical school, internship, residency, and fellowships in cardiology and nuclear medicine as well as 25 years in private practice as a Boulder cardiologist, Nelson Trujillo, MD, feels very comfortable telling his patients that he doesn’t know the answer to many of their questions. The fact is, doctors are […]
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One of the most confounding factors about COVID-19 is that no one seems able to predict who is most likely to contract the coronavirus, who will experience the worst symptoms, or who will die from it. More than 96 percent of COVID-19 cases and almost half of COVID-19 deaths in Colorado have occurred in people […]
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Three years ago, two organizations committed to uncovering the secrets to healthy aging got their start on Colorado’s Front Range. The Colorado Longitudinal Study (COLS) was formed in Boulder to begin collecting biological samples and sociological data to fuel unprecedented research into the predictors and causes of disease. Just an hour north in Fort Collins, […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a flaw in our medical research capabilities: the inability to determine who is most at risk of contracting novel coronaviruses and, most importantly, who is most likely to experience significant morbidity and mortality. If we focus COVID-19 research solely on treating and preventing only the current coronavirus, we are missing […]
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Do you own a dog? If so, you’ve probably experienced the positive benefits like a more active lifestyle and better health. As you grow older, a dog helps reduce isolation and loneliness, conditions that put you at higher risk of early death. While the benefits have been well documented, it is unclear what is happening […]
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