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Study: Eagle County has third-highest life expectancy in nation

Dated: May 18, 2017 May 8, 2017 Summit County's life expectancy is the highest in the nation, according to a study published Monday (http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2626194) in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In 2014, the latest year that data is available, Summit's expected longevity was 86.83 years. That narrowly edged out the neighboring ski country counties of Pitkin and Eagle, which came in at No. 2 and 3 nationwide, with life expectancies of 86.52 and 85.94, respectively. By comparison, the nation with the highest life expectancy in the world that same year, tiny Andorra in Europe's Pyrenees Mountains, came in at 84.8 years, followed by Iceland at 83.3. "Summit County has very high education, high income, high access to medical care, the people are physically active, obesity is lower than anywhere else — so you're doing it right," said Dr. Ali Mokdad, one of the study's co-authors. He is the head of U.S. research for the In

Vail Valley Home | Property Spotlight June 2017 – The Villas at Cotton Ranch

Dated: May 16, 2017 The perfect stage for a second act By Kathy Filgo THE BABY BOOMERS are setting the standards again as they are on the move to their next stage of life; this expresses itself in their real estate choices. Looking for homes that fit their active lifestyle, but in a new way, has brought them right to the doorsteps of The Villas at Cotton Ranch. Finding the perfect spot to fit their needs, this down-valley community is presenting a delightful surprise to many who are finding just what they’ve been seeking: first-floor master bedroom for main-floor living;a manageable-sized home; low-maintenance living; a plethora of activities; and warm weather. The Villas at Cotton Ranch is a new luxury home community in a remarkable location that offers a lifestyle you didn’t think existed in this price range. These homes express modern design from an award-winning builder, combined with exceptional quality. That quality of the building and workmanship must be seen to be appreciated — it i