Chocolate powers and chocolate myths
"The greatest tragedies were written by the Greeks and Shakespeare … neither knew chocolate," says Sandra Boynton, the author of … Read more
By Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen
Regular exercise could keep your body 30 years ‘younger’
The muscles of older men and women who have exercised for decades are indistinguishable in … Read more
Tuolumne couple donates, maintains more than 100 exotic plants at Adventist Health Sonora
Martha Cover’s favorite plant inside Adventist Health Sonora is an 8-foot-tall ficus benjamina whose leafy … Read more
Health Notes for February 14, 2019
Dogs get their day at Relay Bark for Life Relay for Life of Tuolumne County … Read more
Science shows that smaller portions support lasting weight loss
I had hoped to avoid ushering in the new year with yet another weight/diet column, … Read more
New service helps patients reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and vascular disease
Adventist Health Sonora recently introduced a new service to help patients understand and reduce their … Read more
Health Notes for January 31, 2019
NAMI meeting set for Feb. 7 in Sonora NAMI Tuolumne County will meet from 6 … Read more
Forum will offer info specifically for Parkinson’s Disease patients
A Parkinson’s Disease Forum slated for Friday in Sonora will offer a wealth of information … Read more
Volunteers at Adventist Health Sonora install officers for 2019
The volunteer auxiliary at Adventist Health Sonora recently installed officers for 2019. Officers are: Pat … Read more
Everybody loves a nut, or should
In 1966, country-music icon Johnny Cash released his 23rd album, "Everybody Loves a Nut." Filled … Read more
Pediatrician joins Mark Twain Medical Center family medical centers
Dr. Fatma Haney, a board certified pediatrician, has joined the staff at Mark Twain Medical … Read more
Health Note for January 24, 2019
MTHCD offers grants for health programs The Mark Twain Health Care District is offering grants … Read more
Study finds more people think they have food allergies than actually do
If you think you have a food allergy, you might be incorrect, according to a … Read more
Statin drugs need your help to do their job
Statins need your help to do their job When Egyptian Mohamed ElShorbagy became the No. … Read more
Health Notes for January 17, 2019
Parkinson’s disease the focus of January forum A bounty of information will be offered to … Read more
What you need to know about the shingles vaccine, which is in short supply
Finding a place to get your first shot of the shingles vaccine, or second required … Read more
Each day 17 veterans commit suicide; A new campaign featuring soldiers’ stories is trying to change that.
In Afghanistan, Chris Groleau was a minesweeper — the soldier who walks ahead of his … Read more
Invisible women and lost girls
To be female on the autism spectrum
Weird. Nichole Lowther has heard the word her whole life. Bright, even charming, she nonetheless … Read more
Making midcourse corrections to the heart
At Arlington National Cemetery, the changing of the guard happens like clockwork. Since 1937, regardless … Read more
Health Notes for November 15, 2018
Transportation program offered for older adults The Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities has developed … Read more
Ask your doc to re-evaluate your heart health/heart disease risk
Dr. Mike's hospital issues a 232-page Diversity Tool Kit as a modern, global guide (from … Read more
Pre-existing conditions may define your future
Robin Shine Maddox has racked up $160,000 in charges for biopsies, chemotherapy, medications and scans … Read more
Health Notes for July 5, 2018
Support offered to the visually impaired A support group for visually impaired people meets from … Read more
Experts say there’s no scientific basis to wait 30 minutes after eating to swim
It’s advice parents have been giving their children for generations. “When I was growing up, … Read more
Is that supplement really necessary?
In Rachel Khong’s 2017 novel “Goodbye, Vitamin,” the protagonist, Ruth, records what her aging father … Read more
7 ways to beat the heat of summer
As the temperature flutters around 100, we get a little nostalgic for December’s freeze and … Read more
Health Notes of June 7, 2018
Annual Friends and Neighbors Expo today in Sonora The ninth annual Friends and Neighbors Expo-Community … Read more
Elder Empowerment Conference will offer information, speakers
Several Tuolumne County agencies have joined together to present an Elder Empowerment Conference on June … Read more
Some foods cause unending munchies
Everyone loved the X Games and the thrill of Marcus Kleveland’s gold-medal performance in Snowboard … Read more
Report finds dim outlook for benefits’ trust funds
WASHINGTON — The financial outlook for Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund deteriorated in the last … Read more
Cancer group calls for colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45
A prominent cancer organization is for the first time recommending Americans initiate colorectal cancer screening … Read more
A good reason to avoid canned foods
A good reason (besides taste) to avoid canned foods In the late 18th century, Napoleon … Read more
Adventist Health Sonora celebrates volunteers
Adventist Health Sonora recently celebrated all of its volunteers at a luncheon where individuals were … Read more
Transfat is double trouble for your heart
Many health care providers consider transfat to be the worst type of fat you can … Read more
New foundation seeks to assist those with Parkinson's disease
A fifth-generation Tuolumne County resident and his wife have developed a new Sonora Area Foundation … Read more
