John Przybys

2 months ago | reviewjournal.com | John Przybys

Journalist, author and filmmaker Marshall Fine’s previous works include Hollywood biographies, reviews, documentaries and high-profile interviews. But for his debut novel, Fine chose to tell the intimate, funny story of Ruth Winters, a 60-ish widow and retiree who long ago chose to accept the dull rhythms of her life.

Dec 13, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | John Przybys

Eating? That comes naturally for Americans of just about any demographic or age group. Eating nutritionally? That takes some attention, particularly for older Americans, who face healthy eating challenges, both medical and practical, that their younger counterparts may not. According to the National Council on Aging, age-related changes in the body, greater mobility problems and having less access to healthy food are just a few of the factors that can lead to malnourishment among seniors.

Nov 1, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | John Przybys

There are card-playing groups, food-oriented meet-ups and a slew of recreational pursuits. The Westside Newcomers Club, a Southern Nevada women’s social group, sponsors an extensive and diverse roster of activities for its nearly 500 members. Walking, talking proof of that can be found in the club’s hiking group, which recently brought several woodsy wanderers to Mount Charleston’s Fletcher Canyon trail for a 3-mile-plus outing.

Sep 15, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | John Przybys

If Derek Stefureac ever doubts that his improbable accomplishments of the past several years really happened, a few memory-jogging objects around his home can offer tangible proof. There’s the running shoe with a hole in the toe, caused by Stefureac — diagnosed in 2011 with multiple sclerosis — dragging his foot along the course during his second half-marathon.

Aug 23, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | John Przybys

It came upon Rosemary Wade suddenly and without warning, but with an increasingly scary realization that something was wrong. It was the same for Kim Benitez, who thought her passion for running and young age would protect her from what she was experiencing that night. Both Las Vegas women suffered strokes in their mid-30s — despite having no family history of stroke and being seemingly healthy with no previous symptoms.