BY KAYLA BEIRNE If allergy season for you is all year long, you may have perennial allergic rhinitis. It’s an unlucky diagnosis but one that you can manage. If you’re constantly battling the sniffles no matter the season, the chances are high that you have perennial allergic rhinitis. That means …
Read More »The Divine Bulb – Garlic’s Diversity
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS “Without garlic I simply would not care to live.” – Louis Diat, French-American chef (1885-1958). There is something simply amazing about garlic. Garlic is one of the most popular cooking ingredients in the world and California is the nation’s top producer. Wild garlic and ornamental flowering …
Read More »Obituary: George Anthony Dagnino (1939-2022)
George Dagnino passed away on January 29, 2022. George was born and raised in San Francisco, and lived in Martinez for the remainder of his life. George leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Sara, his children Alex, Fares, Annette and Mark, his daughter-in-laws Sandra, Mary and Delma, his son-in-law …
Read More »Different Things That Can Trigger COPD and How To Avoid Them
BY KAYLA BEIRNE COPD is already tough to live with, but when you’re always wondering what will trigger a flare-up, it can be even more frustrated. Here’s what to look out for. For people dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), life can seem like a constant battle to stay …
Read More »Why You Should Do Dynamic Stretching Before Running
BY KAYLA BEIRNE It’s time to take your stretches to the next level as a runner. Stop standing to stretch and implement full-range dynamic stretching. Here’s why it matters. Most of the things from middle school gym class aren’t worth remembering. The memories are usually unpleasant. They may include getting …
Read More »The Difference Between Grass-Fed and Pasture-Raised Meat
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS If you’re a carnivore, there’s nothing tastier than a juicy grilled steak, a lovely lamb shank, or a fat hamburger. If you are concerned about where your meat is coming from, whether the animals were humanely treated, or whether they were fed hormones and antibiotics, it …
Read More »Safety Tips for Crossing Water While Off-Roading
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Off-roading vehicles are powerful machines, but they are far from waterproof. Our tips will help you safely navigate water in your off-roading vehicle. Off-roading is a thrilling experience. Drivers get to draw closer to nature than they would have on hiking trails and push their skills to …
Read More »Metallica, P!nk, Twenty One Pilots to headline BottleRock ’22
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER BottleRock Napa Valley has announced their 2022 festival lineup featuring over 75 musical acts including headline artists Metallica, P!nk, Twenty One Pilots and Luke Combs. The three-day music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival will take place in the heart of the City of Napa at the …
Read More »Obituary: Dennis Kerns (1965-2022)
Dennis Kerns passed away peacefully at home in Martinez at the age of 56 on January 1, 2022. Dennis was born in San Jose, CA to Michael Kerns and Karen Kruse. He graduated in 1983 from Branham High School in San Jose and attended West Valley College. He met the …
Read More »How To Maintain Neuroplasticity As You Age
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Keep your gray matter in tip-top shape as the years go on by trying new things and staying active. A healthy brain is a happy and functional one! Simply put, neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to form new connections between synapses—to “rewire” itself. It’s important to form …
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