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Survey finds why most men avoid doctor visits

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Rather than make appointments to see their family doctor on a regular basis, men are often more likely to make excuses for not going, according to a survey that lists the top excuses men...

 

​ Haunted History-Downtown Ghost Tour

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History, Legends and Lore is what you’ll experience with Ghosts915 in the Downtown El Paso ghost tour. This two-hour waking tour will start at The Historic Wigwam, the saloon once owned by J...

 

Crying while watching a movie is a good thing

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If you cry while watching movies, it is probably a sign of your emotional strength; and not a sign of weakness according to psychiatrists. Crying in the movies is a sign that oxytocin h...

 

It's National Movie Night

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Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket, gather your favorite people, put away the cell phones and tablets, and then line up a string of movies for a fun night of entertainment. National Movie ...

 

Make your own natural cooling spray

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As the El Paso heat raises the thermometers, it can also raise our body temperatures making for restless summer nights. Try these easy cooling sprays to help cool down and get a good nig...

 

Whet your whistle with watermelon slushies

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Make the most of summer fruit season by making your own fruit slushies. Not only are they free from artificial sweeteners and dyes, but they are also super easy to make and easier to enj...

 

Fitness activities for the whole family

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The El Paso YMCA can help kick the summer doldrums. The ‘Y’ Youth Sports Program brings kids, families, and communities together by placing a priority on group involvement and healthy co...

 

Multivitamin improves memory in older adults

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Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard. "Cog...

 

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Deadbeach Brewery

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Join the fun Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 5:30 PM at DeadBeach Brewery, 406 Durango Street. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivi...

 

Emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis

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June is National Cancer Survivor Month. According to the National Cancer Institute, a cancer survivor is anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. It is to be expected that such a diagn...

 

​ Honor National Cancer Survivor Month

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June is National Cancer Survivor Month. There are more than 18 million people who have survived cancer in the United States alone, according to a study by The American Cancer Society (ACS). ...

 

Which complementary therapies help cancer patients?

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As we honor Cancer Survivor Month this June, we look at ways for cancer patients to enhance their treatment. The following complementary therapies are those most often used by people wit...

 

Farm fresh vegetables delivered to you

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La Semilla’s Farm Fresh program offers reliable access to fresh, healthy, and locally grown food for our community via a weekly farm box program. Each week, farm boxes are available for purc...

 

​ What is pickleball? It’s a great workout!

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Pickleball is a beginner-friendly court sport played with paddles and a perforated plastic ball. For most, it’s quicker to pick up than other racket-based sports (like tennis or badminton), ...

 

Identifying new mechanism behind certain types of breast cancer

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Researchers trace the origin of certain breast cancers to genomic reshuffling -- rearrangement of chromosomes -- that activates cancer genes and ignites disease. The finding offers a long-mi...

 

Memorial Day Nature Walk

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This short distance trail meanders through arroyos and hills to give a great introduction to desert plants and wildlife for kids, beginner hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The bir...

 

Embrace the emotions around graduation

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Ask any parent who’s had a child graduate. You can expect a roller coaster of emotions in the weeks before, the day of, and the weeks after. Accept them. Share them, as appropriate, with...

 

National Wine Day

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On May 25th each year, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine to celebrate National Wine Day.Whether it is Red or White, the sound of glassing “clinking” will be hear...

 

Make A Natural Fly Repellent

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If you are planning your next cookout you may want to try this DIY fly repellent spray: In a bowl, mix 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and a few drops of dish soap. Spray around the...

 

Tips for a Healthy Cookout

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Keeping your diet during cookout season is easy. According to experts, the key is to build a healthful barbecue of lean protein foods paired with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Here are...

 

Fun activities that provide a great workout

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Memorial Day kicks off the summer recreation season. Here are a few fun activities that make getting exercise a whole lot more fun. • Dancing The benefits of getting down include stress-...

 

The science of attraction: Why we fall for certain people

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Sometimes life's most meaningful relationships grow from the briefest of connections. Like when you go to a party and meet someone wearing your favorite band's T-shirt, or who laughs at ...

 

​ El Paso Water Parks Now Open

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From thrilling adventures to relaxation, El Paso's water parks have something for everyone. Choose from water slides & surfing, lazy rivers & pools and you can even rent a cabana. More i...

 

Create boundaries and learn to say no

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Not all stressors are within your control, but some are. Putting too much on your plate may increase your stress load and limit the amount of time you can spend on self-care. Taking cont...

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