For the most part, planes are a great way to go, experts say. But commercial air travel does come with some health baggage.
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Here are a few ways you can encourage kids to read this summer while keeping the focus on fun and discovery.
Aesthetic reasons aside, having strong and stable abdominal muscles is important for several major reasons.
The melanin in darker skin offers extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its own.
Such disclosures, even if not acted upon, could cause widespread alarm among people seeking emergency medical help for themselves or their children.
Prevention — from wearing the right clothes to packing some extras — is key for outdoor lovers to stay safe.
Major pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs is done during the winter months after leaves have fallen. Minor pruning (making a single cut with a hand pruner) can be done anytime.
The gardening trend seen most often now in Southern Nevada is growing “exotic” plants, those plants that don’t naturally grow here or are difficult to grow here. But these exotic plants require more effort and money on our part to ensure their good health.
Day trip to this wildlife refuge includes the chance to see endangered fish in its natural habitat.
Roses are a good choice for our Las Vegas climate and soils if kept healthy. If they are not healthy, they suffer in intense sunlight, summer heat and soil problems.
With its red and orange Aztec sandstone formations surrounded by mountains of gray and tan limestone, Valley of Fire State Park is a feast for the eyes.
Cactuses and other succulents are as varied in their needs as different types of landscape trees and shrubs. We can’t help but think of a cactus as just a cactus, but they are not all the same and shouldn’t be treated the same way.
Most leaf drop of deciduous trees and shrubs occurs by mid-December. Some plants will start dropping leaves as early as the second week of November while others drop leaves later. But of course, much of that depends on the weather and tree health.
Desert climates like Southern Nevada have low humidity, so plant diseases aren’t frequently seen unless we do a poor job choosing plants for the landscape spots, planting, watering or managing them.
This lush oasis, in a secluded canyon near Tecopa, California, is not a spa or a resort but a working ranch.
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We’re surrounded by warning signs — on the roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs, too.
IV therapy clinics have been on a growth spurt, offering drips that promise to boost energy, gird immune systems or relieve joint pain.
Plans for Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital are moving forward, with the next step in the development process.
Mondelēz Global LLC announced a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches. The affected products were made in the U.S. and sold nationwide.
