The 3 best exercises for building core strength
A good way to combat back woes is by strengthening the core. But there’s a lot of confusion about which drills are the most effective. Original article:...
Why now isn’t the right time to search for a Medicare Advantage plan
Dear Toni: I have spent time searching for what different Medicare Advantage plans offer, but I am just as confused right now as when I started. Original...
Want to live to 100? Longevity tips from the world’s Blue Zones
Here are nine lessons learned from the so-called Blue Zones, home to some of the highest concentrations of 100-year-olds in the world. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/want-to-live-to-100-longevity-tips-from-the-worlds-blue-zones-2929437/
What’s the difference between home health care, at-home care?
Dear Toni: My concern is that my parents cannot properly take care of themselves and that something serious could happen to them living on their own. Original...
‘Treatment burden’: Medical care can overwhelm older patients
A new study found that Medicare patients spend about three weeks a year getting medical care in an American system that has grown “overwhelmingly complex.” Original article:...
This is the most overlooked sign of a mini-stroke
It may be easy to brush off the signs of a transient ischemic attack, or mini-stroke, but getting immediate medical help is crucial. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/this-is-the-most-overlooked-sign-of-a-mini-stroke-3121061/
Indoor climbing challenges novices, old hands alike
Testing your skills at a climbing gym can be a fun option as Southern Nevada’s summer heat continues limiting outdoor activity. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/indoor-climbing-challenges-novices-old-hands-alike-3130162/
Nevada impact from health care cyberattack unclear
Change Healthcare said a ransomware group claimed responsibility for the cybersecurity breach, which has threatened patient data and delayed prescriptions. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/nevada-impact-from-health-care-cyberattack-unclear-3009892/
’Yellowstone’s’ Josh Lucas treasures life’s simple pleasures
“Something inside makes me yearn for nature,” the 52-year-old actor says. ““There’s no yearning for getting the part or making a movie when I’m out there.” Original...
Savvy Senior: What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration offers a variety of underutilized burial benefits to veterans and their families. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/savvy-senior-what-types-of-funeral-benefits-are-available-to-veterans-3017159/