Good 2 Know - Healthy Living & Prevention in El Paso
Welcome to Good2knowElPaso.org. Our new health, wellness and prevention blog will bring you bite sized tips (one a day in fact) to help you lead your best, healthiest life...
Every day will be dedicated to a different aspect of wellness:
- On Monday, we share top news and the latest intel from around the world that may affect your health.
- Every Tuesday we will get your blood pumping with simple, low impact physical activities – some of which you may be able to do right from the comfort of your favorite chair or office space.
- Wednesday finds us in the kitchen or restaurant digging up helpful nutritional nuggets that will be easy to incorporate into your diet.
- Thursday, we take you down a road less traveled as we explore complementary therapies and healthy alternatives for you to consider on your wellness journey.
- Next up, we offer Inspired Friday, the day we set aside for spirituality and soul lifting ideas as we stand on the threshold of the weekend.
- On Saturday, we will get in touch with our feelings as we uncover emotional health topics.
- Finally, we take a break from the daily grind and offer our version of Sunday Funday – humorous anecdotes, jokes and quotes that are designed to help us face the coming week with a wink and a smile.
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Ted Escobedo
- May 17, 2025
- 2 min read
Prioritize Emotional Health: Practices for Balance and Well-being
Our emotions play a significant role in how we experience life, especially as we age. Maintaining emotional health involves managing stress, ...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 16, 2025
- 1 min read
National Barbecue Day
Each year on May 16 we celebrate National Barbecue Day in the United States. Whether you grill at home or grab some takeout, you will find Am...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 15, 2025
- 1 min read
Good hydration linked with longevity
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer compa...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 14, 2025
- 2 min read
An easy-to-follow guide to the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, certain cancers, depression, and in olde...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 13, 2025
- 1 min read
Exercise can be ‘magic pill’ for healthy aging
While much of the research into aging and exercise focuses on adults with long-term fitness habits, experts say it’s never too late to reap t...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 12, 2025
- 1 min read
Research: Secrets of human longevity and healthy aging
The Natural Park of Cilento region in southern Italy is home to roughly 300 residents who are more than 100 years old and in robust health. T...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 11, 2025
- 1 min read
Make Mom a Bahama Mama
This Mother’s Day you can make mom a refreshing and fun cocktail as she relaxes and enjoys her day. This Bahama Mama recipe will hit the spot...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 10, 2025
- 2 min read
Psychological flexibility can be key to better mental health
Have you heard of psychological flexibility? According to experts, it's one of the foundations of good mental health. Explore what it is, plu...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 08, 2025
- 1 min read
Supplements to improve flexibility
It’s very challenging to get all the nutrients you need, particularly micronutrients, from your diet alone. Supplements can be a simple way t...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 07, 2025
- 1 min read
Collagen-Friendly Foods to improve flexibility
Collagen is the most-abundant protein in the body, and a great boost to your flexibility. To give your body the nutrients it needs to synthes...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 06, 2025
- 2 min read
How to stretch in the morning
Stretching after waking up helps relaxes tense muscles and can improve your posture throughout the day. Here’s a quick run down of popular mo...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 05, 2025
- 1 min read
Mother’s Day Ideas
Mother’s Day is an important day of the year for both mothers and kids that calls for a grand celebration. Here are a few fun ways to celebra...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 05, 2025
- 1 min read
New cell therapy shows promising results in advanced tumor diseases
In recent years, cell therapies have developed alongside chemotherapy and immunotherapy to become a new pillar in the treatment of patients w...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 03, 2025
- 2 min read
Helping a loved one through depression
When a loved one is struggling with depression, reaching out to them can make a significant difference. Start by letting them know you ca...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 02, 2025
- 1 min read
National Truffle Day
inNational Truffle Day on May 2 serves up a deliciously sweet treat and places the chocolate truffle in the spotlight. So, if you need an exc...
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Ted Escobedo
- May 01, 2025
- 1 min read
Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Vitamin D for depression
Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D are two nutrients that your body needs to thrive. Fish oil supplements are a popular way to get omega-3s, a...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 30, 2025
- 2 min read
How to eat yourself happy
Everyday foods could hold the key to unlocking your body’s natural cheerful chemicals. If you are feeling low or mildly depressed, changing ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 29, 2025
- 1 min read
Exercise may help lighten depression
Even though feeling depressed can leave you low in energy, regular exercise can boost your mood. And it really does not matter what kind of e...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 28, 2025
- 1 min read
Father's mental health can have lasting impact on children
In popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books -- even h...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 28, 2025
- 1 min read
May The 4th Be with You
May The 4th Be with You Make plans to join the force at DeadBeach Brewery on Sunday, May 4th from 10am to 6pm for a full day of Star Wars fun...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 26, 2025
- 1 min read
2025 La Vina Spring Festival
New Mexico's oldest winery, La Vina Winery, is hosting its annual Spring Wine Festival weekend to include great music and great wine. Over ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 25, 2025
- 2 min read
The Protein-Mood Connection
Many times, our diets can affect our mood and emotional well-being. Which is why experts recommend that if you want to give your mood a boost...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 24, 2025
- 1 min read
Increase your protein intake without meat or fish
Although all fruits and vegetables contain protein, some contain more than others. Vegetables with the most protein include: • broccoli • spi...
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Ted Escobedo
- Apr 23, 2025
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Low Carb Meal Plan and Menu to Improve Your Health
It has been proven that a low carb diet promotes weight loss and stabilizes blood sugar levels. So, what exactly is a low carb diet? Glad yo...
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Carol Henry Bohle
Carol is the Executive Director of the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation. Carol has previously served as the Executive Director of the El Paso Coa...
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Ted Escobedo
Owner and publisher of Snappy Publishing, LLC, Ted has worked with the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation for over 15 years as the editorial a...
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