UMC loses $87.2 million for fiscal year

Even as activity at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada continued to shrink, the operating loss widened.

Bathroom design updates help homeowners age in place

From humanity’s first steps on the moon to the rise of nanotechnology, baby boomers have witnessed significant changes in our world. And true to their forever-young mentality, boomers refuse to make sacrifices as they adapt their environment to meet evolving needs as they age.

Service firms grew at slightly faster pace

WASHINGTON — Service firms that employ 90 percent of the U.S. work force expanded at a slightly faster pace in August. But the sector remains too weak to help an economy that is barely growing and struggling to create jobs.

Student’s slaying called crime of opportunity

Alyssa Otremba, a 15-year-old Arbor View freshman, walked to school Friday evening to borrow a geometry book from a friend. She sent a text message to her mother about 6:30 p.m. that said she would be home in 30 minutes. That was the last time her mother heard from her.

Taking care of tired tires

With temperatures dropping and school back in full swing, now is the time to get your car ready for cooler weather. Here’s why the fall and winter can be so demanding on your tires, and how to stay safe throughout the seasons

For caregivers: Tips on long-term planning

For 66 million Americans, taking care of an aging, seriously ill or disabled family member or friend is a part of daily life. Fortunately there are numerous resources that can make the process easier.

Good doctor-patient communication can lead to better management of rheumatoid arthritis

For patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain is a part of life. Nearly 70 percent of people being treated for RA, experience pain, stiffness or fatigue on a daily basis. However, many patients don’t realize that better communication with their rheumatologist could lead to improved care.

Fun, surprising cost-saving home improvements

Sometimes the act of saving money just isn’t fun enough on its own. Fortunately, you can make home improvements that will trim your utility bills and boost your home’s appeal at the same time. Here are four fun home improvements that are surprisingly energy efficient as well.

Senior parents can live independently at home

It’s a situation more and more adult children have to face every year: finding care for a senior parent, especially when the parent lives in a different town or state. With more than 40 million Americans collecting Social Security checks, loved ones are evaluating assisted living programs and how to make independent living for seniors possible.

Living with Restless Legs Syndrome

Have you ever experienced creepy-crawly, tingly-tightening sensations in your legs just as you sit down and relax or go to sleep? It is not unusual. It is estimated that nearly 10 percent of the U.S. adult population experiences the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) while approximately 2 to 3 percent of people have moderate-to-severe primary RLS with symptoms that occur three to four times a week. Even though these sensations seem to stem from the legs, in reality, RLS is a neurological-based condition.

Tips for a great lawn this fall

The approach of fall means different things in different parts of the country. While leaves begin turning from emerald to crimson in Maine, gardeners in Arizona may be just plotting out the vegetable garden. Nearly everywhere in the United States, however, the cooler temperatures and increased precipitation make for an ideal climate in which to give the grass some attention.

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