By Ashley Welch, CBS News These days, it seems like it’s the American way to be constantly in a rush — and eating on the way. Whether you’re scarfing down breakfast on the commute to work or grabbing a bite while you dash through the mall, it’s an all-too-familiar pattern. Now, new research suggests that […]
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The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division is hosting community meetings, focus groups and an online survey to solicit public input for its community health assessment. Public health staff will share information about the overall health of the community. Community meetings are: Sept. 14, 3-4pm at the El Dorado County Public […]
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With September being National Healthy Aging Month, the Senior Day Care Services and Senior Programs of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency has tips for seniors to promote health and longevity. They include: Get moving — Exercise and other physical activities are good for you. Studies show that people who exercise not only live […]
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Sparky is one of several medium-large dogs at the shelter right now. Like the others, Sparky is a very active, friendly 1-year-old who likes other dogs. He is a Labrador-hound-pit bull mix who has lived with children and cats. He also loves the water, and will do well in training classes. Sparky is neutered, microchipped, […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Dressed in his signature tight T-shirt with biceps bulging as he stroked the guitar, there is no doubt why People magazine earlier this year named Dierks Bentley country’s hottest guy. However, Kip Moore, the third opening act, might have a good chance to usurp that title from Bentley. For those […]
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By Marilynn Marchione, AP Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise. The work solves a big mystery: Since 2007, researchers have known that a gene called FTO […]
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Before taking the stage Saturday night at the Silver Legacy in Reno, Johnny Mathis stopped by UNR, the site of his record-setting high jump. The singer and entertainer returned to campus to reminisce about his record 6-feet-5½-inch high jump set in 1956. This was 2 inches shorter than the Olympic record. At the time he […]
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By Terra Breeden MEYERS – A spider-like machine sits in the middle of the garage with its arms jutting into the small space. “Careful that thing is hot,” says Marley Reel, co-owner of Rise Designs. The sizzling screen printer dominates the room. Reel squeezes past the machine and tries to avoid tripping over the pair […]
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By Perri Klass, New York Times A little more than a year ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement saying that all pediatric primary care should include literacy promotion, starting at birth. That means pediatricians taking care of infants and toddlers should routinely be advising parents about how important it is […]
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TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will finish the 2015 Tahoe Summer MusicFest with a concert series in September. The concert series commemorates the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and features Verdi’s “Requiem” (selections) and Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto” with guest artist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin. The concert will open […]
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