The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting a confirmed case of measles in a visitor to Clark County.
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It’s almost like hearing a nutritionist say bacon is good for you: Digital technology use is being linked to reduced risk of cognitive impairment.
Backward walking not only provides a change of view, but also puts different demands on your body.
Breast cancer receives much attention in October, buts it’s crucial to keep screenings and exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round.
Israeli singer Micha Biton appeared at Marking Oct. 7 at Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, commemorating the second anniversary of the terrorist assault on Israel.
Q: Is it a good idea to work coffee grounds into the soil in flower beds? Does it help?
Q: You mentioned that male asparagus plants produce more than female asparagus plants. How do you tell the difference?
Q: I have had a large poinsettia since last Christmas. Is there a way to encourage blooms this year? It seems I read somewhere to put it into a dark place without water for a period of time. Anything you can tell me will help.
Q: I’m composting in plastic trash cans with holes. It’s taking a very long time to make compost, despite adding carbon to my grass clippings and kitchen waste. I water and turn it every few days. What am I doing wrong?
Winter fruit tree pruning starts as soon as leaves drop from the trees. It’s easier to see the branching structure of the tree — I call it the tree’s “architecture” — after the leaves are gone. This is also the time for the major pruning of landscape trees and shrubs.
Q: My son and I are thinking of landscaping his front yard in December. Will plants and trees survive when planted that time of year?
Q: Can I prune fruit trees now, or do I need to wait until they are dormant in January? Will you be giving fruit tree pruning classes again this year?
Q: I live in North Las Vegas and want to plant both a red Bartlett and a Keiffer pear but have limited space. I read about planting two trees in one larger hole. Do you recommend this method?
Q: You wrote about some kind of blanket to wrap your plants with when it gets cold in winter to keep frost from /harming them. Can you tell me where I can buy them?
Q: Do you have a recommended type or brand of asparagus that does well here in Southern Nevada? I read your blog, and you noted the purple varieties are sweeter, but do they grow as well as other types?
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It’s almost like hearing a nutritionist say bacon is good for you: Digital technology use is being linked to reduced risk of cognitive impairment.
Liz Breier isn’t a member at Congregation Ner Tamid, but she was sure to be at the congregation’s Henderson synagogue near Valle Verde Drive and the 215 Beltway Tuesday evening.
Practitioners say meditating before or at work helps them maintain focus, sit still and reduce stress.
The 2026 Part D plans became available to the public Oct. 1 at Medicare.gov, and there are serious changes, with Part D premiums increasing.
