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Martha Stewart

If you have concerns about your eye health, you may wonder about the effects of carrots. The colorful vegetable is said to benefit vision and ocular wellness, as it's teeming with important nutrients. But can carrots truly help eyesight and eye health—and if so, how do they work? We asked dietitians to share how carrots support the eyes, especially as you get older. They also explain how to prepare carrots for maximum benefits and recommend other foods that boost eye health.

The Independent

Tired of the same old stroll? A simple yet effective way to switch up your routine could be to try walking backwards. While a brisk walk offers a wealth of benefits – from strengthening bones and muscles to boosting cardiovascular health and alleviating stress – the familiar rhythm can, over time, become monotonous. This is where retro walking, or reverse walking, steps in.

Associated Press

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few. But like any workout, hoofing it for your health may feel repetitive and even boring after a while.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was awarded more than $1 million to launch an initiative aimed at supporting under-resourced students who are pursuing careers in education.

Consumer Affairs

If you’ve ever been asked whether coffee or tea is “healthier,” you’re not alone — this age-old rivalry sparks plenty of debate at cafés, kitchen tables, and wellness circles.

Consumer Affairs

If you’ve ever been asked whether coffee or tea is “healthier,” you’re not alone — this age-old rivalry sparks plenty of debate at cafés, kitchen tables, and wellness circles.

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV has secured a federal grant of $1.3 million to support under-resourced students pursuing teaching careers, university officials said this morning in a news release.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has been awarded a federal grant exceeding one million dollars to support under-resourced students pursuing education degrees. The TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services (T-SSS) project, funded entirely by a $1,361,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, will be housed within UNLV's Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

The ongoing government shutdown is threatening to disrupt Las Vegas tourism, a vital economic sector for the city. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported that 3.3 million people visited the city in November, with 2.1 million arriving by air. Any disruption in air travel could significantly impact tourism and the livelihoods of locals dependent on it.

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