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Save Your Hide
A quick guide to having a scorch-free summer—for people who care about their skin
May 13th, 2010
In a city known for overexposure in a lot of ways, there’s a lesson to be learned in keeping it under wraps when it comes to the sun. Many summer sun worshippers bristle at the thought of sunscreen and long sleeves, but experts say that 80 percent of skin cancers are related to the sun, and the high risk factor in Las Vegas has a lot to do with our sun-centric way of living. Yes, you’ve heard all of that before. Well, here’s a reminder, as well as some cool new products and treatments, to help you safeguard your skin this summer—and look good doing it. Read more »
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Going Taekwondo on Cancer
Practicing the martial art has given this year’s Race for the Cure ‘honorary survivor’ her fighting spirit
April 29th, 2010
When Maura Bivens signed up her 5-year-old daughter, Zoe, for taekwondo in 2004, she had no idea what impact it would have on her own life. Just three years later, it was Bivens’ involvement in the martial art that would anchor her fight for survival. Read more »
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The Littmann Test
A Las Vegan writes a book about his dramatic bounce back from drug addiction and childhood obesity
April 1st, 2010
Jay Littmann became a drug addict at the age of 12, and he stayed that way for 17 years. Name a drug and he’s probably been there, done that. But the real substance of this story is its happy ending: Littmann eventually conquered his addiction—and myriad other problems that life dealt him. It’s all in the Las Vegan’s new book, How to Get From There to Here: One Man’s Triumph Over Addictions, Obesity, and Being Down-and-Out (Emerald Book Co.). Read more »
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How to Pack a Better Lunch
Option A is having a chef custom-make it every day, but if that’s not practical, we also have some advice that is
March 18th, 2010
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Biking Tips From a Pro
Rider Chris White offers advice on how to get up to speed
March 4th, 2010
So you’ve seen that guy zip down the road with nary an ounce of fat on his body, legs pumping, muscles flexing as he easily outpaces the local traffic on his way to who knows where. If you don’t remember from your childhood, what he’s doing is a fun and exciting activity. And, in adulthood, it’s a great way to get into shape, especially if you know the secrets to doing it right. Read more »
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Seven Daily Do's
A performance expert shares his little secrets to having a good, healthy day
February 25th, 2010
What do you do every day without fail? Brush your teeth? Swim? Eat a bowl of Wheaties? The truth is, it is exceedingly difficult in today’s fast-paced world to adhere to a routine. That’s 365 times each year that you have to do a specific thing—not that simple when you think about it. What’s even more challenging is that I intend to suggest seven daily habits that might just make a positive difference in your life. In all likelihood, all seven will not be for you, but one might. Read more »
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Six Daily Don'ts
A performance expert shares his little secrets to having a good, healthy day
February 25th, 2010
