When it comes to exercise and longevity, cardio-based workouts are good, but don’t overlook the importance of strength training.
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New research, published in Nutrition and Health, analyzed 17 studies on diet and hair by scouring three big scientific databases.
Lacing up your sneakers and getting your steps in may be your go-to workout. But you might wonder if there’s an ideal walking pace to burn the most calories.
President Donald Trump went on TV this past week to insist that pregnant women should never take the painkiller.
Officials say the Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City will be “one-stop hub” for recreationalists in Southern Nevada.
Early winter is the Grand Canyon’s quietest, yet perhaps prettiest, time to visit. Most people visit the park in the more crowded warmer months.
The months of January and February are the time to apply fertilizer to landscapes. When precisely this application is made depends on the growth of the plant.
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal spot to enjoy a winter’s day outside, especially when winds are light and the sun is bright.
The bottle tree you are buying from the nursery — Brachychiton populneum — is not really a bottle tree at all. The true bottle tree (B. ruprestis) is very different from the nursery version because its trunk is truly shaped like a bottle. I
Even the youngest children can learn to love the outdoors. Here are some tips for parents.
There is a trend of growing plants that take a lot of care to flourish in the desert. These include tropical or subtropical plants. Some of these plants grow better in the desert than others.
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.
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In August 2025, the Summerlin South Little League team captured the attention—and the hearts—of our community by winning the United States National Championship at the Little League World Series. For a few electrifying weeks, Las Vegas wasn’t just a city of lights and entertainment, it was a baseball town.
Officials say the Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City will be “one-stop hub” for recreationalists in Southern Nevada.
An abandoned boat discovered at Lake Mead during drought conditions three years ago has been removed, an official confirmed.
A panel of advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to recommend this fall’s COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone, leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.
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.
