Ruvo Center officials seek brain-disease remedies

Can we unlock the mysteries of the brain that cause the kind of Alzheimer’s terror that causes so much suffering? The clinicians at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas say we can.

Need a why for Desai? Maybe it’s the water

After six months of studying Dr. Dipak Desai as he lived in a nuthouse in Sparks, three of the state’s best shrinks recently concluded, in effect, that he knows the difference between an outhouse and a courthouse, that he remains competent enough to tell his lawyer, Richard Wright, to keep stalling so he doesn’t go to trial.

Push-ups: A classic, practical exercise for building strength

The basic push-up is a pretty easy exercise. It’s also an effective one, especially when done properly.
Push-ups are a great measure of strength and make a good addition to your favorite exercise circuit.

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Masked men rob jewelry store inside Galleria mall

Three masked suspects smashed glass display cases and took off with jewelry from a store inside the Galleria at Sunset mall late Sunday afternoon, Henderson police said.

Las Vegas love stories

Love at first sight? That’s only one of the stories you’ll get on Valentine’s Day. We think you’ll enjoy our look at love in Las Vegas so much that we’re giving you a sneak peek. Check back Tuesday for the full video and all the stories from the Review-Journal and View Neighborhood Newspapers.

Adele dominates Grammy Awards

Adele, who captured the world’s heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year. The singer, who also made a triumphant comeback from vocal cord surgery on the Grammy stage, sobbed as she won the night’s final award, album of the year, for “21.”

Wild horse allies: BLM officials stacked against them

Wild horse protection advocates are accusing the federal Bureau of Land Management of stacking a public advisory board with friends of cattle ranchers at the expense of mustangs, and warning that the panel is increasingly sympathetic to the idea of slaughtering excess animals in overpopulated herds on U.S. lands in the West.

‘The Artist’ wins big at British academy awards

Silent movie “The Artist” has won a handful of prizes at the British Academy Film awards, Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars.

Whitney Houston’s death overshadows Grammy awards

With the death of Whitney Houston just hours earlier, it’s hard to focus on the matter of crowning the best in music — but Sunday night’s Grammys will try.

Scholarships essential for UNLV students

With college costs rising every year, some students say they might never get their degrees without the support of scholarships. Donations, largely from wealthy individuals or corporations, fund those scholarships.

Book signings and events, Feb. 12-18

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

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