Vera Shury What is neuroplasticity? It is the brain’s ability to heal some damaged neurons or find a detour around damaged neurons or injury in the body in the process of keeping you alive and functioning. Dead neurons stay dead, but you get new neurons as long as you are alive. Movement creates Brain-Derived Neurotropic…
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. Hearing aids and cochlear implants are beneficial if you are hearing-impaired. But unlike eyeglasses, hearing aids or cochlear implants don’t restore your hearing to normal. Prescription eyeglasses can bring your vision back to 20/20. I have found that once I have an updated…
Barry Swartzberg Tickets are going fast, so do not miss your chance to see and hear this awesome group! Last March, the Tributaries rocked the DesertView Theatre, playing to a sold-out auditorium for over two hours in a benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation. This talented group had an enthusiastic audience dancing in their…
Happy Tail: “Miracle Kitten” Romayne Trudo On Nov. 5, 2025, Kathy Coffman had no idea that a tiny miracle was about to enter her life. While her car was parked at the DesertView Complex, a fragile, six-week-old kitten crawled up into the chassis, seeking warmth and safety. Later that day, as Kathy pulled into her…
Unit 2 Celebrates the Holidays in Style Christianne Dettmann Unit 2 residents found plenty of creative ways to enjoy the holidays with each other this past December! Whether by a fancy dinner and dancing, a casual cul-de-sac potluck, or simply “dropping the ball” (literally) on New Year’s Eve, good times were had by all! The…
SBCO Helps Feed Students During Winter Holiday Break Nancy McCluskey-Moore Many students in the Mammoth/San Manuel Unified School District receive free breakfast and lunch when they attend school. When the extended winter holiday break rolls around, some of these children are in jeopardy of not having enough good quality food to eat, since they cannot…