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Pro-Musica Concert
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Don't miss Jazz sensation Matt Herskowitz as he dazzles with a little Chopin, Gershwin and the The Jazz Exchange. Get your tickets for Sunday, January 26 at 2:30 p.m. at UTEP's Fox Fine ...
United States dementia cases estimated to double by 2060
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A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia any time after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies. That dementia risk translates...
Understanding Emotional Eating
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As we embark on a new year and perhaps a new diet, it is important to understand that sometimes our emotions can hinder our ability to stick to a healthy eating plan. Emotional eating ...
Make life-long learning your goal
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At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UTEP older adults will find numerous opportunities to become involved, engage their minds, elevate their spirits and join others with like int...
A Mindful Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
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January is the month we make promises to ourselves about improving our lives. And while we may swing for the fences in January, come March we may have trouble getting off the bench. Expe...
What is the healthiest dinner you can make at home?
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The best healthy dinner incorporates a balance of different food groups. Meals with lean protein sources like grilled chicken, fish, tofu, or lentils, combined with a variety of colorful...
Get physical at home on a budget
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Paying for a gym membership or investing in huge home gym equipment can be daunting and may discourage people from starting an exercise routine. Even the most well-intentioned people may...
Enhanced Wine Tasting Experience
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Join Zin Valle Vineyards owner Ryan Poulos in the beautiful Barrel Room for an exclusive tasting featuring generous pours of 4 pre-selected wines from both Zin Valle and their winery in ...
Researchers boost chemotherapy breast cancer treatment
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Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a non-invasive method to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy while reducing its harmful side effects. By ...
Clothing Swap + Potluck
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Celebrate the new year with a sustainable twist! Bring gently loved clothing and accessories (at least 5 items) to swap with others and enjoy a vegan potluck to share delicious food and ...
Identify your emotional goals
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Emotional goals are the objectives you set to move yourself toward a specific emotional state or improve your overall mental health and emotional regulation. This could mean anything fro...
Start a journal this year
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You start a journal by simply writing down your first entry about anything and everything that interests you. Ideally, you will have a special book or notepad for your journal entries - ...
Know more about the A to Zs of complementary therapies
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Complementary therapies are treatments that are used in conjunction with standard medical treatments to improve quality of life and well-being. Here are the most used complementary ther...
Your new diet begins at the grocery store
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Even with the strongest intentions, sticking to a new diet can be difficult. Many people fail at keeping a healthier diet because they overlook the most important first step: grocery sho...
Easiest way to start exercising
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So, you made promises over the holidays that 2025 will be the year you consistently exercise. The question is, how to start. We got you: The easiest exercise plan to start with is a rout...
Immunocompromised may not produce enough protective antibodies
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Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that people 60 years or older with weakened immunity -- primarily organ transplant recipients who take immunosuppressive medications to redu...
Make a mocktail
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With ‘Dry January’ becoming more of a thing and many people deciding to curb their alcohol intake in the new year, here is a refreshing mocktail to get you started. Berry Lemonade Spar...
Set emotional health goals along with New Year’s Resolutions
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Setting mental health goals involves identifying specific areas you want to improve in your wellbeing, then creating actionable, measurable goals that are achievable within a set timefra...
National Trivia Day
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What National Day on January 4th celebrates those who accumulate and hoard tidbits of useless trivia? National Trivia Day, of course! The holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected, ...
Tips for a Mindful Start to The New Year
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Are you looking for a new attitude in 2025? Maybe you have resolved to cut down on stress levels but are not sure how to go about it. Here are ways to infuse your new year with mindfulne...
Ways to Get a New Diet off to a Good Start
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Did you resolve to lose weight in the new year? Here are some tips to set you on the right path: 1. Follow a Healthy Eating Plan A healthy eating plan (like the WebMD Weight Loss Clinic ...
Resolve to exercise regularly
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While the primary reason to start an exercise program in the new year is to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight and muscle mass thus reducing your risk for chronic diseases, resea...
Sticking to resolutions can help prolong your life
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Keeping your New Year's resolutions could reduce cancer risk. The New Year is an excellent time to make resolutions for a healthier lifestyle - but by the end of the first week of Januar...
National Fruitcake Day
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Across the United States, fruitcake lovers young and old, commemorate National Fruitcake Day each year on December 27th. Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and so...
Learn all about complementary therapies
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Looking for natural or home-remedy cures for what ails you can be confusing. Learn all about hundreds of complementary therapies in The Complete book of Complementary Therapies: The Best...
Cookbooks to start your new diet with a bang
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Cookbooks can be an essential tool when starting a new diet. Here are some nutritionist’s top recommended books: 1.The Weekday Vegetarians, by Jenny Rosenstrach Borne out of a desire to...
Find peace of mind in 2025
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If starting out the new year with a clean slate and freeing yourself from emotional baggage sounds good to you, read: One-minute Mindfulness: 50 Simple Ways to Find Peace, Clarity, and N...
Fitness goals by the book
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Gearing up for a new fitness routine for the new year can be a challenge. Here are some books that trainers recommend for beginners. Whatever your goals are, you'll find the information ...
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
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Catch the elegant marvels displayed by the stunning Cirque Musica. Backed full symphony orchestra, expect to hear your favorite holiday hits alongside the breathtaking magic of cirque! T...
Reading a book is best to reduce dementia risk
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It's that time of the year when most of us get the chance to sit back and enjoy some well-deserved down time. But whether you reach for the TV controller, or a favorite book, your choice cou...