Arvada YMCA cycling class inspires students and instructor

When Victoria Cardenas came to Denver from Mexico City in 1997, there were two things she wanted to learn how to do. The first was to ride a bike, which she learned from her husband Francisco Cardenas

First Jobs Can Be the Gateway to Success

A great first job can have a big impact. Just ask Denverite Nicole Riehl. While Riehl is now President & CEO of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), she still distinctly remembers openi

Understanding the Impact and Inequity of Diabetes

November is National Diabetes Prevention Month. Throughout the month, the YMCA of Metro Denver is joining thousands of organizations across the country in bringing attention to diabetes.

Cancer Survivors Get Strong Physically and Mentally in the Livestrong Program

You can tell a friend about losing your hair or chemo, but if you haven’t been through it, it’s hard to understand. For Sandra, the Livestrong program gave her the chance to be with and talk to people

Stand up to Diabetes with Diet and Exercise

Diabetes is growing at an epidemic rate. Right here in Colorado, the disease affects over 416,000 people. At the same time, another 34.8% of the population has prediabetes, which could turn into diabe

What is Diabetes and How Can You Prevent It?

We often hear about preventing type 2 diabetes, but what is it? Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body produces insulin from the pancreas but can’t use it, or can’t use it efficiently leading to a misma