74°F
weather icon Cloudy

Walk raises money to help fight Huntington’s disease

Updated October 7, 2022 - 12:39 pm

The local affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the Las Vegas Team Hope Walk at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas.

Team Hope fundraising events take place in over 100 cities across the U.S. and have raised more than $20 million for Huntington’s disease research since 2007. Thousands participate in the walk each year to support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease and their families.

Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at risk of inheriting the disease, according to HDSA.

Have a health-related event? Email us at health@reviewjournal.com.

MOST READ
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
Tips to reduce screen time, start a new hobby

Adopting a new hobby can be an effective way to get a break from screens. Enjoyable pastimes can reduce stress and improve well-being, research suggests.

7 tips to help fight a health insurance denial

Prior authorization denials of medical procedures, tests or prescriptions can be appealed, but many people find the process overwhelming.

Which flu vaccine is best for children?

As a parent, the best thing you can do to protect your children and others from the flu is to get them vaccinated.

 
5 foods you should never eat before a workout

Not all pre-workout food is created equal. Choose wrong, and you can end up struggling to finish your exercise routine.

Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?

Weighted vests are increasingly showing up in fitness classes, touted as a way to keep bones healthy, improve performance and boost weight loss.

Waves of contentment: Swimming buoys mental well-being

Since my adolescent son recently started swimming competitively, I have been closely following the sport more than ever before.

MORE STORIES