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Mediterranean diet the best prevention against prostate cancer

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Men who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to new research by University of South Australia scienti...

 

Helping someone with memory loss to manage their emotions.

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Some people with dementia may not seem troubled by their memory loss, while others may find it frustrating and upsetting. The person may lose self-confidence and be embarrassed by their ...

 

A Christmas Fair

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Come celebrate The Junior League of El Paso Inc.’s “A Christmas Fair” as we celebrate 50 years of Fair and welcome all “Home for the Holidays!” Join us as we officially launch the Holida...

 

Complementary therapies for memory loss

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According to experts, here are some things you can do to improve your cognitive function, naturally. 1. Eat less sugar Your health is just as much determined by the foods you don’t eat ...

 

These foods can help power up your brain

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Eating a healthy diet is important for general well-being, but it might be even more beneficial in the prevention and delay of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Diet isn’t the only...

 

​ Exercising in mid-life reduces risk of dementia.

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Several studies have looked at middle-aged people and the effects of physical exercise on their thinking and memory in later life. Combining the results of 11 studies shows that regular exer...

 

​ Women on heart healthy diet in mid-life less likely to report cognitive decline.

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Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a ...

 

New initiative asks El Paso men to ‘be a Bro!

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The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation (RGCF) is kicking off their initiative for the month of November that is focused on an often-overlooked issue in the borderland: Men’s Health and Cancer ...

 

Helping your child work through Halloween fear

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For some children, spooky costumes and decorations can be overstimulating. To help, start preparing for Halloween early. Using titrated exposure — or exposing someone slowly and carefull...

 

Carve with care

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A well-turned-out jack-o'-lantern can light up a doorway or windowsill and beckon to roving trick-or-treaters. But pumpkin carving is not child's play. To get that sinister grin requires...

 

National Sandwich Day

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Whether you stack it high or thin, National Sandwich Day on November 3rd recognizes one of America's favorite lunch items. The sandwich is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4t...

 

Curb your Halloween candy treats

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If you tend to dig a little too deep into your kid’s Halloween candy hoard, here are some tips to keep temptation at bay: • Consume enough protein and fiber. Protein and fiber help ...

 

Halloween-Inspired Workouts for the Whole Family

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Halloween is upon us and it’s a great time to challenge your family to try these Spooky Workouts. Plus, you can get all the kids together at your Halloween Party to try a couple of these...

 

Flush out the sugar rush

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If you or someone in your family seems to have overdone it on the Halloween candy, here’s something to try: Flush out all that sweet stuff from your system by hydrating ASAP with water o...

 

Empathetic cancer clinicians promote psychological well-being​

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Clinicians who show more empathy promote better psychological health among breast cancer patients, according to a Rutgers study examining how oncology doctors facilitate psycholo...

 

Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Parade

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The City of El Paso celebrates Día de Los Muertos with performances, hands-on activities, special artists and farmers market, themed streetcar rides, and a parade in the Downtown Arts Di...

 

​ Cold and flu can leave you blue

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It started with a sniffle. Now you’re in the throes of a cold or the flu and, adding insult to injury, you feel inexplicably sad. Unlike depression, sickness blues fade in a couple d...

 

National Mammography Day

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Every year on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day joins in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This day serves as a reminder to all women that the best defense is e...

 

Three Herbs and Spices That May Help Boost Immunity Naturally

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Herbs and spices have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes and may be one of your most potent dietary tools for boosting immunity, according to research published in 2020 in In...

 

​ Make an immune-boosting smoothie

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Not only does this smoothie taste fantastic with hints of pineapple, banana and ginger, but it also includes ingredients that boast some incredible health benefits. Here’s what you’ll need t...

 

How does exercising help your immune system?

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Physical activity promotes the movement of the immune system via white blood cells to more locations where viruses and bacteria can be identified. Not only does exercise get the immun...

 

Too much salt weakens the immune system

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A high-salt diet is not only bad for one's blood pressure, but also for the immune system. This is the conclusion of a current study under the leadership of the University Hospital Bonn....

 

Damn Yankees

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Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit musical and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross and a devil...

 

Tequila & Mezcal Fest El Paso Downtown

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Get ready to savor the finest Tequila and Mezcal from Mexico, right here on the Tequila & Mezcal Fest in the heart of Downtown El Paso! The event will also serve up your favorite local v...

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