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8211 SE 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

8am - 6pm Monday - Friday
Office Only: 8am - 11am Saturday

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From vehicle maintenance to community issues, Tom covers what matters to drivers in Portland.

Health Notes- The sweetener that gives monkeys tumors

Here’s a situation we’ve all been in… you’re working in a lab on an anti-ulcer drug, but you create a

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Health Notes- Walk your way to health

Finally, finally, FINALLY it looks like the good weather is back!  Come October, are you going to look back on

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Health Notes- The final word on the fluoridation debate

Portland is consumed by the debate in advance of the May 21 vote on fluoridation.  It’s become a bitter battle

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Health Notes- Bacteria may be 20% as effective as bariatric weight loss surgery

Studies show bacteria in the Intestines May Help Tip the Bathroom Scale By Denise Grady in the New York Times,

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Health Notes- What’s good for GM may not be good for you

Genetically Modified (GM) foods aren’t popular in Europe, where bans and restrictions are common.  Here in the US, we can’t

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Health Notes- Are you living with “Presenteeism”?

Portland is currently considering new sick-leave rules that would require companies to provide at least 5 days of sick leave

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Health Notes- Another year of healthy living

Yes, we’re known as the company that’s “trusted to keep your vehicles safe, breakdown-free, and operating at their best”.  We’re

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Health Notes- 12 health myths you probably believe

Being healthy means having accurate information.  Many times it’s hard to separate truth from fiction on the complex issues of

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Health Notes- Is Canola Oil Healthy?

Some people claim that canola is the healthiest of oils, even better than olive and coconut oils. Others say it

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Heartburn might not mean heartbreak

Most of us know the pain of heartburn, at least occasionally.  For many people, acid reflux can have a huge

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Health Notes- Are YOU bootin’ the gluten?

You’ve tried the Grapefruit Diet, the 1-day diet, and the South Beach Diet.  The Cabbage Soup Diet has bad memories

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Health Notes- What’s the laziest way to health?

What’s worse than going to bed for a full night’s sleep, but being woken up by a screaming baby exactly

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