Colorado Obesity Rates Lowest In US
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, I learned that Colorado has the lowest obesity rates among adults of any of the nation’s 50 states. From other research, I’ve understood that Boulder county has some of the most fit and healthy citizens in the state.
This may not come as such a shock to many of you, if you already live here. On any given day, you’ll see more than the average number of folks out for a run, or a cycling adventure around the area. Whether it’s mountain biking, road cycling or some other combo, the people here really do like spending time outdoors. (I hope we’re all putting on lots of sunscreen!)
With so many days of beautiful weather, and lots of sunshine, it’s only natural to want to take advantage of the local outdoor opportunities available here.
Many people I know have moved here from other areas of the country simply for the quality of life opportunities available in the Boulder area.
Boulder Great For Retirement
Boulder continues to be a community that appeals to many lifestyles and many age groups. Check out this video from US New and World Report.
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Federal Stimulus Funds CU Labs
Boulder’s University of Colorado received a $15 Million grant last month.
Up until that money came through, the University of Colorado was building the school’s new biotechnology research facility without knowing where the money was coming from.
C.U.’s “Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building broke ground last fall, and it wasn’t until April this year that CU officials were certain how they might construct the planned state-of-the-art lab spaces inside much of the new Biotech building.
Four Mile Creek Greenway Trail
Boulder was recently awarded almost $200,000 to construct the Four Mile Creek greenway trail between 26th Street and 28th Street in Boulder. Some say it’s another great benefit to Boulder neighborhoods, especially those folks who have to traverse the area served by the trail across a couple of busy roads.
The money comes to the project via the Safe Routes to School program, and the Colorado state Department of Transporation. The trail is primary intended to benefit the students and families attending the Crestview Elementary School in the Crestview Neighborhood, and Centennial Middle school.
USA Today Reports Boulder Colorado Happiest & Healthiest
A USA Today article from just this morning reports that Boulder, Colorado is the top rated city when it comes to the happiest and healthiest people. Boulder has been known for years as a great place to live for many reasons, so it’s logical that we’d hear this kind of report from a national publication such as USA Today.
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index rated Boulder, Colorado number one based on interviews with over 350,000 Americans.
The interviews asked people questions about their jobs, finances, physical health, the community, and even their emotional state of mind.
This isn’t a big surprise to me, mainly because quality-of-life is the major reason the majority of the buyers I’ve helped relocate, and find a new home to purchase in Boulder, tell me they’re moving here.
The article went on to say that most of the highest-scoring cities were found in the western US.
