TSA predicted Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over Memorial Day weekend, with nearly 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints.
Life
A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy,” but nutritionists see an opportunity in those gloppy, heavy side dishes.
An enormous body of research links better grip strength in midlife and beyond to decreased risk of overall mortality.
Researchers from Washington University’s School of Medicine evaluated the ability of the COVID-19 shots to build up memory in the immune system.
Hobbies and activities such as walking, gardening, disc golf, hiking, bird-watching and other active interests can improve mental and physical health.
More than half of Nevadans believe Obamacare will increase their medical costs, according to a poll released Monday by the Retail Association of Nevada.
A biotech drug from Roche has become the first medicine approved to treat breast cancer before surgery, offering an earlier approach against one of the deadliest forms of the disease.
It’s time for some tire-kicking, and that means you’ll need to look out for lemons.
Aug. 17 was the 10th anniversary of 59-year-old Dal Anderson’s carcinoid cancer diagnosis. He commemorated the occasion by writing his cancer a letter. After all, there have been some perks, he says. People say you look good. You find joy most people just brush past. You pick your friends well. You get to tell “the Man” to take a leap sometimes.
The ability to lift one’s own body weight opens up a world of possibilities. Dips are one of the most effective body weight exercises. They are also a transferable gymnastic movement.
When he was left alone in an office with his medical record open on the doctor’s desk, a longtime friend of mine admitted curiosity got the best of him and he went over to see his file.
Years ago, long before my family moved to Nevada, my husband and I heard cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell recite “The Old Prospector” — a tale of a man and his mule who headed to Elko “because he wanted to.”
Dear Savvy Senior: I understand that there are a number of different flu vaccines being offered to adults this flu season. What can you tell me about them? — Seeking Protection
After four years of congressional infighting, 2,400 pages of federal legislation, more than 10,000 pages of regulations and three years of statewide planning sessions, the Nevada insurance exchange created under the Affordable Care Act launches on Tuesday.
It’s a uniquely practical issue and a particularly ironic one in our throwaway society.
With rapid advancements continuing throughout the healthcare industry, staying informed can offer freedom and comfort at a level that was impossible just a few years ago. Those looking to find answers about their or their children’s genes or heritage can do so through genetic testing. Genetic testing can provide answers to both your future and […]
The Southern Nevada Health District is ending exceptions or variances that allowed some fitness centers in the Las Vegas Valley to keep their swimming pools open.
If Southwest Airlines were successful in its plan to fly daily nonstop flights to Reagan Washington National Airport, American Airlines would get new competition.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield made a $50,000 donation to the nonprofit Baby’s Bounty to help families at risk in Nevada.
How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job? It’s a new question for many workers amid the rise of artificial intelligence.