DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado is well known for its easy access to the outdoors and exercising, whether it be skiing or hiking, the state has plenty to offer.

Exercise is key to health, and a study by Smile Hub, a nonprofit tech company, revealed that Colorado is the second healthiest state in the United States, thanks to its access to healthcare, communal health and personal health and wellness activities. Each category was given a score out of 100.

The study evaluated 23 different categories, like heart disease rate, cost of a medical visit and medicare acceptance rates, among other things.

The top 10 healthiest states in the nation include:

“In Colorado, we are focused on improving health and lowering healthcare costs by increasing healthy choices and access to care. I'm thrilled to cont

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