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Physical activity and the risk of dementia
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Regular physical activity is one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia experts say. A lack of physical exercise is one of the main factors wher...
Can the MIND diet lower the risk of memory problems later in life?
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People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology®...
Sweet Pink Popcorn
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This is sweet, buttered popcorn with red food color added. Great for a girl’s birthday party, she-shed get togethers or for Breast Cancer Awareness events. Ingredients 2 cups sugar ...
The emotional impact of a breast cancer diagnosis
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A breast cancer diagnosis can evoke many emotions, from fear, shock and anger to disbelief, sadness and numbness. These emotions may change day to day or even hour to hour. Experts beli...
National Cinnamon Bun Day
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National Cinnamon Bun Day is October 4. Served with coffee or tea and enjoyed with a good book, a friend, or an early morning treat, the cinnamon bun does offer some health benefits. S...
When is hormone therapy used for breast cancer?
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Hormone therapy is often used after surgery (as adjuvant therapy) to help reduce the risk of the cancer coming back. Sometimes it is started before surgery as neoadjuvant therapy. It i...
The P.I.N.K. Diet
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There are different phases to the P.I.N.K. method. In the first phase, which lasts 3 to 14 days, you’ll be eating very few calories: about 1,000 a day, according to the sample menus. I...
Body weight, breast cancer risk and menopausal status
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Studies show a link between BMI and breast cancer risk. However, the way it’s linked to breast cancer risk differs before and after menopause. • Before menopause, women who are overwei...
Breast, ovarian cancers newly linked to gene variants
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Scientists have pinpointed thousands of genetic changes in a gene that may increase a person's risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, paving the way for better risk assessment and...
Harvest Wine Festival
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La Viña Winery presents our annual Harvest Wine Festival; open September 28 - 29, 2024; from noon to 7 PM. Over 20 wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Adult admission to th...
Learning how to forgive
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Many people have misconceptions about what forgiveness really means—and they may eschew it. Others may want to forgive but wonder whether they truly can. Forgiveness does not necessarily...
National Day of Forgiveness
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September 27 is National Day of Forgiveness to encourage us to develop realistic methods for incorporating forgiveness in our lives. Forgiveness is a potent tool on a journey of spiritua...
Probiotics in cheese to aid digestion
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Probiotics can help your body maintain a healthy community of microorganisms or help your body’s community of microorganisms return to a healthy condition after being disturbed Many pe...
Cutting carbs, not calories, may be key to long-term weight loss
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The KETO diet rose in popularity a few years ago and eating a low-carb diet has been proven to help reduce weight. But dieticians believe that eating the right carbs is most important an...
Chair yoga: You can do these exercises sitting down
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Chair yoga is derived from traditional yoga, an ancient practice with poses that date back over 5,000 years. Many, if not all, traditional yoga poses can be replicated as sitting yoga po...
Travel could be the best defense against aging
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Forget about retinol night creams, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) believe travel could be the best way to defy premature ageing. For the first time, an interdisciplinary...
Family Day at Oktoberfest
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Oktoberfest has been a Fort Bliss tradition for years, so don't miss your chance to come out and celebrate! There will be live entertainment by Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express...
HPV vaccine: How to talk to your kids
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Experts say that approaching the subject of the HPV Vaccine with your children should be the same as with any other vaccine. It is important to explain that the HPV vaccine is a safe and...
National Care for Kids Day
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Caring for children is the bedrock foundation for building strong communities and society. National Care for Kids Day on September 20 offers an opportunity for you to positively impact a...
3 Nutritional Supplements to Protect From HPV
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The Human Papilloma Virus, also known as HPV, is a widespread virus that can harm both men and women and cause cancer and other health issues, including cervical cancer. The good news is...
Cervical cancer prevention through food choices
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For cancer prevention as well as overall health and wellness, many experts recommend a plant-based diet that consists primarily of fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains. These foods...
Minimize Your Risk for Cervical Cancer with Exercise
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According to a U.S. case-controlled study, women who do not engage in regular physical activity have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. According to a recent study, even ...
New vaccine against cervical cancer combines prophylactic and therapeutic activity
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A new vaccine against cancer-causing human papillomaviruses (HPV) is intended to help increase the rate of HPV vaccinations, particularly in developing countries. Scientists at the Germa...
915 Day Market
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September 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Mesa Plaza (front of Hobby Lobby West) Mark your calendars for a day packed with excitement, celebration and community vibes at the 915 Day Ma...
Why do men delay seeking advice about prostate cancer?
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Around 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime but many don’t know where their prostate is and even fewer know what it does or the physical symptoms that can ...
National Peanut Day
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On September 13th National Peanut Day pays homage to mighty and tasty peanut. Since they are an edible seed that forms in a pod, they belong to the family Leguminosae with peas and beans...
Green Tea for Prostate Health
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Green tea is a type of tea that has long been known to have incredible health benefits. It can help combat damaging free radicals, protect against prostate cancer, lower cholesterol, and...
How Does Diet Affect Prostate Health?
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The male urinary system consists of many important organs aside from the prostate. The kidneys, ureter, Vas Deferens — the tube that is modified during a vasectomy, bladder, urethra, tes...
Exercise may help prevent prostate cancer
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Several studies suggest that men who take part in regular physical activity are less likely to develop prostate cancer or die from the disease. Doctors agree that most likely, it’s ...
Search to find out why men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of Alzheimer's
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Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a better way to understand why many men with prostate cancer end up with Alzheimer's disease, and wh...