Among the wellness experts’ advice: Start with a little and it can turn into something big. Be consistent. Seek a support system.
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A common misconception around screening is, “I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, so I don’t know that I need a mammogram.”
We spoke with dietitians to better understand fiber’s role in weight management, ways to incorporate it into your diet and the best high-fiber snacks.
The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can happen after the government is funded.
“I play a woman who realizes that there are no rules when it comes to aging,” June Squibb says of her role in the new film “Eleanor the Great.”
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?
Q: We have a nice size pool we must drain for maintenance. Is it safe to use the water for watering plants? We have a small lawn and some raised beds with vegetables.
Q: I cut the lower leaves off my artichoke plant a couple months ago per your suggestion. In fact, my son, who is a pretty good gardener, asked why I cut them off. He comes over and helps me with the vegetables and asked me why I did that.
Q: My Arizona ash tree is about 20 years old. Six or eight limbs have dried up and died within the last couple of weeks. Can you tell me the cause of this and what I can do to prevent more from drying up?
Q: Recently you mentioned that clematis can grow in Las Vegas. I would like to grow these very attractive vines here. Which ones do you recommend?
Q: After 17 years of growing tomatoes, I feel I have depleted most of the nutrients so I am going to dig it up, remove it and replace it with new soil. My idea is to lay down a layer of fruit pulp in a sufficient quantity and then cover with at least 12 inches of planter’s mix. I would do fish guts but I can’t find any quantity. By the 2018 spring planting season, I think I’ll have a super soil. What do you think?
Come and visit me at the Home Improvement and Backyard Expo on Sept. 16-17 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the South Point. Bring in some plant samples or pictures and let’s talk about them. Would you like a couple of 10-minute classes? I will stay longer than 2 p.m. if anyone wants to chitchat.
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September is National Hunger Action Month, and Albertsons and Vons have partnered with Three Square to bring awareness, receive donations and help families with cost-effective and nutritious meals.
When it comes to exercise and longevity, cardio-based workouts are good, but don’t overlook the importance of strength training.
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.
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.
