Health
Deep tissue thoughts
January 12th, 2012
We should be getting more massages, says John Teng, a licensed massage therapist who serves as director and an instructor at European Massage Therapy School’s Las Vegas campus. “What’s the rub?” we asked. Here’s what he said: Read more »
Veganism, Made Sexy
January 12th, 2012
If you’ve been looking for the sexiest vegan in Vegas, your hunt is over. Paul Graham, who writes a blog at EatingVeganInVegas.tumblr.com, was named a finalist in People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ 2011 Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 contest. Although he didn’t win, the 54-year-old was game to answer our pressing vegan questions. Read more »
The Caliper Whisperer
January 12th, 2012
With New Year’s resolution season in high gear, we asked Holly Lee Brewer, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Venetian, for a few fresh insights. Read more »
Can foodies be fit? Sí!
January 12th, 2012
Somewhere within the farm-to-table movement, restaurant patrons began trending toward making healthier choices—even in Las Vegas. Border Grill executive chef Mike Minor, who is leading a Cooking Healthy Mexican class at Border Grill at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 ($75, 632-7403), weighs in. Read more »
The latest on supplements
January 12th, 2012
Dr. Scott Harris specializes in rheumatology and teaches classes, including a course on Public Health and Preventive Medicine, at Touro University in Las Vegas. As an osteopath, he focuses on total-body health. He shares insights on dietary supplements. Read more »
How to Nail It This Year
January 12th, 2012
Nails are big this year—literally and figuratively. We asked Sindy Mark, owner of Wild Orchid Nail Spa, to, yes, nail down for us some of the “whats,” “whys” and “hows” in the world of manicures. Read more »
In Your Face
January 12th, 2012
We all know that the fountain of youth isn’t in Florida—but it may well be in a facial. Dana Scali, lead aesthetician at Vdara, schooled us on the benefits of facials, and provided some DIY tips. Read more »
Brush with greatness
January 12th, 2012
From boar brushes to hair “wefts,” Amy Waysack, operations manager for Sahra Spa and Hammam and Violet Hour Salon at the Cosmopolitan, gave us a quick education in hair care. Read more »
Healthful Hints & Beautiful Advice
For the new you this new year, we’ve asked a variety of experts about the latest trends and their favorite tips.
January 12th, 2012
Health
A Survivor’s Story
Facing down cancer—and living to race another day
May 5th, 2011
After eight rounds of chemo and 33 rounds of radiation, Mary Hinson was cancer-free, and she has remained healthy for the past eight years. She continues her work at Lake Mead, raises her children—Jerra, 10, and Tyler, 13—and speaks out on breast cancer treatment and detection. “I’m convinced that I had the results that I have because I found it at an early stage,” she says. Read more »
