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Learn how grip training can aid your longevity

An enormous body of research links better grip strength in midlife and beyond to decreased risk of overall mortality.

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Seniors learn how to live better, healthier lives at Vegas expo

Thousands of people on Saturday attended the Successful Aging Expo Las Vegas at Cashman Center put on by the Las Vegas Review-Journal to learn about topics relevant to the senior community.

Vegas celebrates drop-in center for homeless youth expansion

Las Vegas’ drop-in center for homeless youth elebrated its expansion Saturday with several hundred attendees, including clients, partner agencies and community members.

 
91 cases of measles in California since Disneyland outbreak

The California Department of Public Health sent out the latest numbers Friday of confirmed cases since December and while the total is still small, the jump was a startling 54% in just more than a week.

Knowing when to head straight to ER could save a life

It’s the weekend, and you find yourself in need of medical attention. It could be a swollen ankle, fever or an allergic reaction. Should you head to the emergency room or urgent care center? In order to receive the proper care and potentially save a life, people must understand the difference between the emergency room and urgent care centers.

Top 10 favorite Super Bowl snacks

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are going head to head this Sunday in Super Bowl XLIX, and that means one important thing — you’re going to be hungry.

Outdated serving piece fetches more than $3,000

Some serving pieces used in the 19th century are no longer needed or made. Victorian table settings were very elaborate — lace or other fancy cloths, at least six or seven special dishes for every course, like a service plate, then fish, soup, dinner, salad and butter plate, and a sauce dish.

Make stylish furniture from ubiquitous wooden pallets

Imagine having an unlimited supply of free building material along with lots of ideas on how to use it. Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of pallet furniture.

Dress up your bedroom with these five tips

The master bedroom is a place for privacy, tranquility and relaxation. For many, the master bedroom is also a place where they may choose to splurge, perhaps on sumptuous bedding or the hand-crafted bed they have always wanted. But the reality is you don’t have to break the bank to create an appealing bedroom.

Turquoise and coral: A dynamic color duo

Want to chase away the winter glum by bringing some cheery color into your home? Have I got a dynamic duo for you: turquoise and coral. This peppy color combo adds vibrant energy to a space, whether you do it up loud and proud by washing your room in saturated shades or just adding a few subtle touches here and there to spark up neutral spaces.

Damaged tree trunk may recover on its own

Q: I have a beautiful 10-foot-tall oak that has provided privacy with its wonderfully dense light green foliage. I enclosed a picture of a rapidly expanding bark rot-looking area that seems to be circling the trunk and moving upward at the same time. Can this be stopped or cured, or is it life-threatening to the tree?

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