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See the light and adjust to the time change

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Getting more light becomes more important during autumn and winter. Going outside to get exposure to morning sunlight in the days after the time change can help regulate your internal cl...

 

Try this healthy green bean side dish

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Here is a delicious and healthy recipe to try instead of the high sodium green bean casserole side with your Thanksgiving dinner: Mushroom and Chile-Garlic Green Beans This simple sid...

 

Time change great for morning workouts

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While getting used to the time change back to standard time may require a little adjustment to our daily routine over the next few weeks, fitness experts say it is a great time to capita...

 

Beer hops compounds may protect against Alzheimer's disease

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Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world, with some people loving and others hating the distinct, bitter taste of the hops used to flavor its many varieties. But...

 

DJ Toy Drive

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You can be a part of the first annual D.J. T.O.Y. Drive. (Delivering Joy to Our Youth). The event features local DJ’s having a jam session together for a good cause. Please bring new unw...

 

Seeking solitude for mental health

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Studies have shown that the ability to engage in solitude has been linked to increased happiness, better life satisfaction, and improved stress management. People who enjoy solitude also...

 

Honor Veterans Day

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Veterans Day on November 11th honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which marks the...

 

Warm up with Ginger

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Ginger has been a popular remedy since ancient times for a diverse range of ailments including motion sickness, nausea, migraines, indigestion, sore throat, and even arthritis. Its abili...

 

Healthy Broccoli Soup

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Broccoli is abundant in the fall and perfect for steaming, roasting, or adding to stir-fries. Broccoli can be used as a base for soup as a great way to mix up the typical side of veggies...

 

Exercise Your Immune System

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Here it comes, cough and cold season. While completely avoiding the flu may be impossible, regular exercise has been proven to help keep the sniffles away. And the good news is that it d...

 

Popular drug therapy may prove to be more useful

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Researchers at University of California San Diego have identified a new signaling process involving G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), a cellular target already exploited by hundreds o...

 

Hearse & Classic Car Show and Shine Event

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If you haven’t quite had your fill of Dia de los Muertos free family fun, check out the The El Paso Funeral Museum at 611 South Desert Blvd on November 6 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm For mor...

 

Open the door to sharing your emotions

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If a loved one is obviously nervous, upset, worried, or concerned about something, ask them to vent and share their feelings with you. Let them know that you want them to be able to let ...

 

​ It’s Christmas Fair time!

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The Junior League of El Paso presents the 2022 A Christmas Fair, Under the Mistletoe. The event runs from November 4-November 6 at the El Paso Convention Center. Along with hundreds of v...

 

​ Billiards slows aging in men

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A recent study conducted by the University of Copenhagen says that drinking beer while playing pool with friends helps older men remain active, as it’s a sign of healthy socializing and ...

 

​ What men over 50 can do to avoid weight gain

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As men get older it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Experts agree that diet is the number one way to avoid health complications during middle age. Here are a...

 

Goals of Fitness and Exercises for Men Over 40

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The goals for most exercises and fitness routines aimed at men over 40 are largely like those aimed at younger demographics.Specifically, most of these exercises seek to do one (or more)...

 

New initiative asks El Paso men to ‘be a bro!’

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The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation is launching a new initiative for the month of November that is focused on an often-overlooked cause in the borderland: Men’s Health and Cancer Awareness...

 

Franklin Mountains State Park Halloween Fest

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Enjoy outdoor Halloween fun, learn about creepy crawlies, and make your own coffin pie at the Franklin State Park Halloween Fest. There will be a kickoff at 10:00 am with a decor...

 

Adjusting to time changes

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This year, Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on Sunday, Nov. 6, when we return to Mountain Time. This changeover can be more than a simple inconvenience. Disruptions in our normal sleep sc...

 

​ Plan a real treat for those in need

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If you or your kids are over the Halloween holiday and do not feel like participating this year, your costumes and decorations can go to good use to children who may be less fortunate. ...

 

Burn candles and melt away stress

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With fall now in full swing, the cooler temperatures call for creating a cozy nest at home. Using candles can not only help create that homey, warm atmosphere but the aromatherapy can he...

 

Spooky Spider deviled eggs

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Looking for a fun way to dress up an old appetizer recipe for Halloween? Try these Spider deviled eggs: Ingredients 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon m...

 

Trick or treating counts as exercise

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If you need a motivation to take an evening walk, we have three words for you: Trick or Treat! There is simply no masking the fact that walking is great exercise but how effective is tri...

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