Colorado Continues to Be a Healthy Place to Live
Denver and Other Colorado Cities Strive to Keep Residents Healthy and Active
Colorado continues to be a very healthy place to live. According to a recent study by the Trust for America’s Health, a research group that focuses on disease prevention, Colorado boasts the lowest adult obesity rate and the third-lowest childhood obesity rate in the entire United States. As the obesity epidemic grows at alarming pace, this is great news for our state. Just to give you an idea, Colorado’s obesity rate is a lean 17.9% while last-ranked Mississippi’s obesity rate is 30.6%. In addition, Boulder was recently ranked by Men’s Journal as one of the nation’s healthiest places while Douglas County was recently recognized by Money Magazine as one of the country’s "skinniest" counties. Why is Colorado such a healthy place to live? Coloradoans love the outdoors and the crisp mountain air. They take pride in being active and take full advantage of Colorado’s beautiful surroundings. Colorado also has a relatively mild climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. And, Denver residents don’t let the cold days of winter deter them from enjoying the outdoors since many of the Rocky Mountain’s world-class ski resorts are less than two hours away. Denver residents are lucky to have one of the most extensive park and recreation systems in the entire country. They are encouraged to be outdoors and stay active and healthy. Many suburban cities also focus on providing top-notch recreational opportunities including Castle Rock, which boasts over 400 acres of parks and open space. Parker also recently opened the 100,000 sq. ft. Parker Fieldhouse, which includes an indoor inline hockey rink and a 25-foot climbing wall. For more information on recreational opportunities in the Denver area and throughout Colorado, please contact TeamCox Realtors. 
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