Gerald 'Jerry' Dale Karr

April 19, 1945 — March 12, 2014 Jerry Karr, native of Vallejo, passed after a valiant, 10-year battle with cancer and C.O.P.D. He died as he lived never losing faith or his sense of humor. Jerry retired from Exxon Mobile and volunteered with several organizations,...

COPD May Damage Aging Brain

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Seniors with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of developing mental decline, especially thinking problems without apparent memory loss, a new study suggests....