‘It can kill you’: Retiree urges awareness of carotid artery disease
John Davis, an 84-year-old former Apollo module engineer, says he feels great after undergoing a procedure called transcarotid artery revascularization. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/it-can-kill-you-retiree-urges-awareness-of-carotid-artery-disease-2890000/
State moves to take control of insurer amid financial inconsistencies
Nevada has filed a motion to take over the operations of medical insurer Friday Health Plans, which could result in over 2,800 Nevadans needing to find a...
4 spots to enjoy a winter hike in Southern Nevada
Getting off to a rocky start in the new year can be a good thing, if you’re taking advantage of Southern Nevada’s bounty of hiking opportunities. Original...
Zion National Park warns of traffic delays, road closures for holiday
Visitors should expect long lines to get into the park and lengthy wait times for the park’s shuttle service. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/travel/zion-national-park-warns-of-traffic-delays-road-closures-for-holiday-2601501/
Could health rule change shut down pools at some Las Vegas gyms?
The Southern Nevada Health District is ending exceptions or variances that allowed some fitness centers in the Las Vegas Valley to keep their swimming pools open. Original...
Savvy Senior: Are there alternatives to undergoing a colonoscopy?
While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate test for colon cancer, there are other easier — although less accurate — tests available. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/savvy-senior-are-there-alternatives-to-undergoing-a-colonoscopy-3072214/
Mass layoffs coming to Desert Springs hospital
The facility will be converted to a free-standing emergency department after inpatient services are ended next year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/mass-layoffs-coming-to-desert-springs-hospital-2710107/
Tips for restoring, maintaining mobility after age 50
Gym-goers tend to prioritize fat loss, strength and stamina. It isn’t until they struggle to move that many people grasp the importance of mobility drills. Original article:...
Why walking should be considered your ‘sixth vital sign’
A recent study suggests that walking around 9,800 steps per day could cut dementia risk by 51 percent. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/why-walking-should-be-considered-your-sixth-vital-sign-3843260/
Nevada hospitals with ‘superbug’ outbreaks identified
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services said there have been 14 deaths among patients this year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/nevada-hospitals-with-superbug-outbreaks-identified-2579572/
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