Central Oregon Daily News

May 2020

Bend’s Pole Pedal Paddle Race was cancelled this year due to Covid 19. But this excellent Three part tribute to the iconic Bend event and the race founder, Jenny Sheldon was shown on KOHD and KBNZ News . Vintage race footage, and many interviews, including several long time competitor, Dr Tad!

We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it

-“This is why years of efforts to treat Alzheimer’s have seen few results”

-“P. gingivalis may directly damage the brain. We already know that Alzheimer’s involves inflammation, an excessive immune response that ends up killing neurons instead of protecting them. P. gingivalis is known to cause inflammation in gum tissue, and it may do so in the brain as well.”

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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2191814-we-may-finally-know-what-causes-alzheimers-and-how-to-stop-it/

MBSEF hosts “Thrilla Cyclocross Series”

Dr. Tad Hodgert with Masters of Dentistry has been participating in cyclocross races for about a decade. Before this event officially became “Thrilla Cyclocross,” it took place at his house in 2002.
Hodgert said the race is like a bunch of 12-year-olds riding their bikes for fun.

“It’s fun, it’s playful, and the speeds are relatively slow, so as skill based as it is, it’s not physically threatening…It’s fun and playful,” Hodgert said. “It comes with a social group and I would invite everybody to come down to Thrilla and just count the smiles. We have to find something playful that we love doing, or we get old — and none of us want to get old. I’m not getting old. I’m having fun!”

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https://www.ktvz.com/news/mbsef-hosts-thrilla-cyclocross-series-/1117507739?fbclid=IwAR39YwlYK4Zu0RN1u7HxMxLcv9MUKvXmlkK_LDmt-CLoIvPt8m84T3FLP_U

Studies show that Blueberries may help lower your blood pressure.

Studies show that Blueberries may help lower your blood pressure…now I know what you’re thinking, what with peak Blueberry season coming to an end and all (mid-June to mid-Aug) “How will I ever lower my blood pressure during the winter?” Not to worry! A fun fact is that Blueberries freeze in only 4 minutes! So get to freezing!!

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blueberries-may-help-lower-blood-pressure