We know sleep is important. We also know that the last year has impacted our sleep habits, maybe for the better or maybe for worse. Between limiting stressors and maintaining...
Category: Health Huddle
The Female Athlete Triad
Sports like gymnastics, soccer, basketball and track require high energy input, meaning girls in those sports must eat enough of the right foods to remain healthy and at the top...
What Brain Science Can Teach Us About Adolescent Stress and Resilience
Adolescence can be stressful without a global pandemic, but imagine having to deal with all of the usual suspects of adolescence in 2020 and then throw in a global pandemic....
How to Talk to Your Child About the News
Because we live in a social media world where information is immediately available, talking to kids about current events can be challenging. If you found yourself struggling to talk with...
Welcome CU Anschutz to the GCF Health Huddle team!
We're so excited to have the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on board with our Health Huddle and are planning some exciting things in 2021. How does this impact...
Off-Season Healthy Habits
It shouldn’t feel like the off-season right now at Gold Crown, but 2020 has been…a lot. While our staff is prepped and ready to open our doors the moment we’re...
“Why Do My Legs Hurt?”
You've probably heard the term "growing pains" before. No, not the TV show from the 80s & 90s. The aches and pains children can experience that are commonly attributed to...
The Difference Between COVID-19, Cold, Flu and Other Illnesses You May Hear About This Season
Is it COVID-19? The flu? Strep throat? Something else entirely? Those thoughts, among others, may cross your mind when you or your child develop symptoms of a respiratory illness. Luckily,...
Colin Wilson: The Things You Can’t See
Every week, it seems, more celebrities and athletes are speaking out about a personal battle with mental health. AND THAT'S A GOOD THING. You can add Colin Wilson to that...
How To Help Teens Cope
In these unprecedented times, it's imperative that you are consistently checking in with the teens in your life. Not only are they dealing with normal ups and downs of being...