From Dr. Bennett
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Short, practical notes from Dr. Bennett on prevention, exercise, sleep and nutrition.
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October 29, 2026Clocks fall back November 1: how to protect your sleep
Daylight saving time ends November 1. What it does to your body clock, and how to keep your sleep and mood steady through the darker months.
October 26, 2026Carbon monoxide: check your alarms as the furnace kicks on
Furnace season is here. The symptoms that look like flu, what Colorado law requires, and simple habits that prevent poisoning.
October 23, 2026Measles in Colorado in 2026: check your family's MMR
Colorado has had 26 measles cases this year. Who needs an MMR shot, and what to do if you're exposed.
October 20, 2026Flu season is starting early in Colorado
Colorado's flu season is starting early after a record year. When to get vaccinated, and what to do if you get sick.
October 17, 2026Altitude sickness in Colorado Springs and on Pikes Peak
Who gets altitude sickness, how to prevent it on a visit, and when to head down the mountain.
October 13, 2026How much sleep do adults really need?
Why adults need 7 or more hours, how to tell if you're short, and when to get help.
October 12, 2026How many steps a day do you really need?
What a 2023 study of about 227,000 people found, and the step goal I recommend.
October 12, 2026You can now use an HSA for direct primary care
A 2026 change in federal law lets you pay a DPC membership from your HSA, within limits.
October 12, 2026Zone 2 training, explained
What Zone 2 is, how to find your heart rate with 180 minus age, and why easy cardio works.
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