Though the name isn’t technically accurate anymore, Overweight Hikers for Health’s objective remains the same: sociable hiking more focused on fun than on logging miles.
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Less than a third of U.S. adults meet suggested benchmarks for aerobic and muscle-building activities set out by health officials, according to a new study.
Recently, clusters of invasive group A strep infections in children have been reported, understandably causing concern among parents.
One person has died from the outbreak linked to the over-the-counter eye drops, and at least five others had permanent vision loss, health officials said.
Our spinal disks wear out with age and use. About 20 percent of all U.S. adults have some amount of degeneration by age 65. This increases to about 35 percent by 80.
“It’s a lot easier than you think,” says Robin Asbell, chef, cooking instructor and author of several cookbooks, including 2011’s “Big Vegan.”
At 74, drummer and vocalist George Brown says the best parts of his life are those spent with his wife, five sons and bandmates. “You need to live the life you want to live,” he says.
If you enroll in Part B the wrong way, you might end up not qualifying for the Medicare supplement you desire.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with heart conditions affecting more and more people each year. For February, American Heart Month, here’s a look at seven types of heart problems.
Whether you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year, as well as the source of the income, your age and filing status.
In the last two years, UMC has nearly tripled the number of kidney transplants it performs each year.
For the first time since September, daily new cases of COVID-19 dropped below 100 in Clark County, reaching some of the lowest levels of the pandemic.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service said food may not show outward signs of contamination but still be contaminated.
The UNLV sophomore is one of 31 young people chosen to join the advisory board of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation.
Several students at Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary School have become sick, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.
Dental implants can have a huge impact – for Glenn and Debbie, they were a dream come true. Glenn was like so many people suffering through nagging discomfort and continual issues with their teeth. After years of suffering and no clear path to relief, Glenn finally met someone else with the same issues and found […]
It may seem hard to believe, but in the early- and mid-1900s, many Americans believed smoking cigarettes was just as safe as chewing gum. After all, during WWII, tobacco companies sent millions of free cigarettes to American service personnel, and tobacco companies used doctors to market their products. One company boasted that “more doctors smoke” its […]
A recent increase in dental implant marketing has prompted many to ask how one chooses the right dentist to place single-tooth implants or implant secured dentures. Experience—is certainly one of the most important factors in choosing a dentist. In the long run, experience means the professional can draw from his or her knowledge to assess […]




