Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome — and a well-trained support system — to be more physically active in their daily lives

Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome — and a well-trained support system — to be more physically active in their daily lives.

Have you been running with arch pain, thinking it’s not a big deal? Well take a pause, because that aching could be plantar fasciitis–which is a big deal when ignored. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the fascia, aka your foot arch, gets inflamed from the accumulation of stress overtime.

The team from the Department of Brain Health at UNLV is scheduled to discuss the latest advancements in the care and treatment of people with brain disorders.

About 38 million Americans are caregivers for parents, spouses, adult children with disabilities, friends and other loved ones.

Most ARIA cases are mild, but some have been fatal

Recently approved disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer's disease have created a sudden demand, but these and other drugs in the pipeline are not for all patients with clinical Alzheimer's symptoms, experts said.

The UNLV food pantry is teaming up with Three Square to host a free food drive.

COVID-19’s latest variant is on the loose, but local experts think vaccines can mitigate its spread and severity.

Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond: "There is so much more to be done"

Backwards running may sound ridiculous, but studies show it has benefits for both brain and body

Over the past year, the field has experienced another significant leap of growth, powered by advances in translational research and capped off by the approval of lecanemab (Leqembi; Eisai), the first traditionally approved therapy in nearly two decades.