By BBC Doing yoga may be a good way to protect against heart disease, particularly if you cannot do more vigorous exercise, research suggests. A review in the Netherlands of 37 studies involving nearly 3,000 people found yoga was independently linked to a lowering of heart risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. […]
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By Susan Wood KIRKWOOD – The power of Vail Resorts has shown its light on the remote ski area straddling El Dorado and Amador counties since the Colorado ski industry giant took it over for $18 million in 2012. Upgrades and efficiencies at Kirkwood Mountain Resort range from the K Bar, an outdoor umbrella bar […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 19, 2014, Los Angeles Times. The Supreme Court made the right call two years ago when it found unconstitutional state laws mandating a life sentence without parole for minors convicted of grievous crimes. But in that decision, Miller vs. Alabama, the court left unresolved a crucial detail: […]
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By Joyce Tsaijtsai, San Jose Mercury News A growing national consciousness on the dangers of food allergies is reflected in a state law that goes into effect Jan. 1, recommending schools keep vital medication on hand to prevent student deaths. The Emergency Epinephrine Auto-injector Act, which was passed in September, recommends that at least one […]
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By KRNV-TV MINDEN — Christmas Day is typically a big day at the movie theater. This year, there is one controversial movie that is helping draw the crowds. It is the comedy “The Interview”. The Ironwood Cinema 8 in Minden is the only local theater showing this movie. It is selling out in theaters that […]
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By Marcella Corona, Reno Gazette-Journal It’s that time when decked-out Christmas trees covered in lights, glass ornaments and tinsel are at many homes. But what happens when it’s all over? Most trees are tossed away outside or in landfills, creating potential fire hazards, said Vince Thomas, a volunteer firefighter with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. […]
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By Rebecca Adams, Huffington Post When picturing the typical American family, you can forget about a “Leave It To Beaver”-type image. Currently, 54 percent of kids in this country don’t live in a home with two heterosexual parents in their first marriage, according to a recent Pew Research Center report. “It’s important to keep in […]
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By Clyde Haberman, New York Times Once upon a time, a new technology happened along. It was called radio. Soon enough, some people began plucking wireless transmissions out of the air for their own purposes. One clever young man in Washington figured out how to intercept messages that Navy units sent to one another. “He […]
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By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times Planning to read in bed tonight? It may be better to read an actual book instead of an e-book reader. A small study has found that reading light-emitting electronic devices before bedtime is a recipe for poor sleep. Researchers randomly assigned 12 healthy young adults to one of two […]
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Celebrate the new year with a free guided hike at Spooner Lake State Park. This will be a snowshoe hike if there is adequate snow. The outing will follow the Spooner Lake loop trail, which is a little more than two miles. There is little change in elevation. Park entrance fees are waived for hike […]
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