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
- Jul 03, 2025
- 1 min read
Gong Baths for Relaxation, Meditation, and Stress Reduction
When it comes to self-care routines, baths often top the list. Submerging in a warm, steamy tub is a popular way to unwind after a long day. ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jul 03, 2025
- 1 min read
Ways To Help Calm Your Dog During Fireworks
To help your dog cope with fireworks, try these tips: 1. Create a Safe Space: Designate a safe area: Choose a quiet room, ideally with min...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jul 02, 2025
- 2 min read
Easy-to-make sports drink
This homemade electrolyte drink is a refreshing way to replenish your body. This drink boasts electrolytes, including sodium and potassium, ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jul 01, 2025
- 2 min read
Hydration guidelines when exercising during hot days
The best way to stay hydrated during exercise in the heat is by prioritizing drinking fluids before, during, and after your workout, aiming f...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 30, 2025
- 1 min read
Fungus yields potent new cancer drug
In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon against cancer. Fo...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 29, 2025
- 1 min read
Cumbia y Cultura Market
Celebrate cultura and community on Sunday, June 29 at from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Join the fun for a night of cumbias, lotería, delicious food, ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 28, 2025
- 2 min read
How Heat and Humidity Impact Energy Levels
The lazy days of summer may be more than simply an expression. It’s not uncommon to feel lazier and more lethargic during this season. Here a...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 27, 2025
- 1 min read
National Sunglasses Day
National Sunglasses Day happens each year on June 27 as a day to inform people about the dangers of UV exposure. Wearing sunglasses is more t...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 26, 2025
- 1 min read
Foods that can help lower your body temperature
Certain foods that are high in water content and others with cooling properties can help lower body temperature. Here are some cool food idea...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 25, 2025
- 1 min read
Salpicon is a perfect summer dinner idea
On a hot afternoon, a lean salpicón for dinner is a great choice! It's light, refreshing, and the lean meat (like chicken or beef) makes it s...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 24, 2025
- 1 min read
You Need a Summer-Specific Workout Routine
During hot months, your body works harder to regulate temperature. This means exercising in extreme heat can increase your heart rate, make y...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk
While you're probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to lower risk of mor...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 22, 2025
- 1 min read
Bark at the Park
The Chihuahuas are hosting Bark at the Park as they face off against the Reno Aces! Bring your four-legged friends out to Southwest Universit...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 21, 2025
- 2 min read
Emotional Self-Care for Men
Emotional self-care for men means prioritizing mental and emotional well-being. This includes practicing mindfulness, building strong social ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 20, 2025
- 1 min read
National Take Your Dog to Work Day
Every year on the Friday after Father's Day, employees across the country bring their dogs for National Take Your Dog to Work Day. A celebr...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 19, 2025
- 1 min read
Being in nature may ease chronic back pain
Researchers asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them coped better ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 18, 2025
- 2 min read
Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span
Eating a colorful variety of flavonoid-rich foods like tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples may significantly lower your risk of chronic ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 17, 2025
- 1 min read
Combat Prostate Cancer with Exercise
Exercise can help you look and feel better, but research suggests that physical activity may offer an additional benefit: a better chance at ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 16, 2025
- 2 min read
Early driver of prostate cancer aggressiveness identified
Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center identified a gene that plays a key role in prostate cancer cells that have tran...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 14, 2025
- 2 min read
The emotional side of weight loss efforts
Trying to lose weight can evoke a wide range of emotions, from initial excitement and motivation to frustration, anxiety, and even feelings o...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 13, 2025
- 1 min read
Wear Blue Day
Men's health is the focus of Wear BLUE Day on Friday before Father's Day. By wearing blue, you are saying you support the men in your life to...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 12, 2025
- 2 min read
Essential oils that curb food cravings
Aromatherapy can potentially help in curbing food cravings, especially those related to stress and emotional eating. Here are some essential ...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 11, 2025
- 2 min read
Summer is a great time to diet for weight loss
A quick summer weight loss diet focuses on creating a manageable calorie deficit and incorporating healthy, hydrating foods. Key strategies i...
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Ted Escobedo
- Jun 10, 2025
- 2 min read
Summer Fitness: The best exercises for weight loss
As summer holidays approach, many of us are turning to easy, but high impact exercise routines to gear up for the season. Here are the exerci...
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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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