A diet rich in processed foods, too many hours sitting at a desk or in front of the TV and stress from multitasking can lead to the painful gastrointestinal disorder. Fortunately, the chronic condition can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication.
A good pair of sunglasses can protect your eyes, and even make you look good, during even the height of a sweltering summer.
Operators of Southern Nevada day care centers and preschools face challenges to keep their charges hydrated. At Mountain Heights Montessori School, the staff has another simple but proven tool: a water cooler.
Elderly patients may be willing to let family members access their medical records and make decisions on their behalf, but they also want to retain granular control of their health information, a study suggests.
Sari Dennis’ mission is to help people bring their bodies back into balance. Dennis is a certified health and wellness counselor who studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and founded My Wellness Counts, mywellnesscounts.com, in 2010. Some clients bestow on her their own title.
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Sean Morrissey is a young man of few words, but his arms stretched aloft in a sign of victory said it all as dignitaries broke ground June 23 for Sean’s Park, a first-of-its-kind recreation destination for people with intellectual or physical disabilities.
With a flurry of new weight-loss drugs appearing in the last several years, it might seem the answer to stubborn belly fat and those few extra pounds is just a doctor’s prescription away.
Fruit juices today are pretty trendy. From cold pressed to locally pressed, most juices pack a sugar punch akin to soda pop.
Researchers reported Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine journal that the number of breast cancer diagnoses rose with the number of screenings, but the amount of breast cancer deaths over the ensuing 10 years remained the same.
Is double dipping a sin? Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Truth be known that when it comes to what we put in our mouths, it is important to debunk myths.
Cricket flour, used in desserts and protein bars, is reportedly rich in iron, B12, calcium and protein. On the other hand, adding grass-fed butter to your coffee is going to add at least 300 calories, which may not be a good trade-off for an energy boost.
Immunizations and good dietary practices can help to make a trip memorable for all the right reasons.
Weight screenings in high school were not enough to get overweight and obese kids on track toward a healthier weight, a recent U.S. study found.
There’s a truism in the hair restoration community: If you notice you’re losing your hair, then you’ve already lost 40 to 50 percent.
