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What to eat to keep your colon healthy

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Our diets can help or harm our bodies. As we look at Colorectal Cancer this month, we offer these diet tips to help maintain a healthy colon. • Drink plenty of water to keep stool hydra...

 

​ Mindfulness for better fitness

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When we think of meditation, we do not necessarily consider it as part of a fitness routine, but studies show that mindfulness is positively associated with cardiovascular health. Research ...

 

​ Wake-up call to establish regular healthy sleeping patterns

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It's official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University experts found 31% of adults had aver...

 

Get ready to save some sunlight!

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When we switch to Daylight Saving Time it’s like we are given a gift of longer afternoons and warmer weather. At first, getting up when it’s still a little dark outside may not sound all...

 

​ Sunday Market

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March 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Enjoy the very first Sunday Market at The Coliseum. This free event offers Lucha Libre, Danza Apache, and Folklorico alongside local vendors, food trucks and d...

 

​ Grow a better attitude this Spring!

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Here are a few things we can do to prepare ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually for spring. • Connect with yourself by connecting with nature. Spring invites us to spend more...

 

​ National Dress in Blue Day

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National Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. Much like the pink ribbon represent...

 

Eat Beets to beat cancer

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Beets are a great nutrient-rich vegetable with low calorie content and a sweet taste. They are an excellent source of folate, a B vitamin that is heart-healthy and, because of its role i...

 

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

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Where’s the beef? These tacos don’t need it! Crispy Black Bean Tacos are an easy and cheap weeknight meal that comes together quickly. These tacos are stuffed with a delicious, seasoned ...

 

Exercise reduces your risk for cancer

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Exercise contributes to longevity and a healthy life by: • Helping you maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese is linked to 13 different types of cancer. • Helping regulate ...

 

Annual breast cancer screening at age 40 saves lives

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Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least age 79 results in the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a new study published ...

 

How Essential Oils Support Emotional Well-Being

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Essential oils have a profound influence on our emotions and can be used to address a wide range of emotional concerns. Here's how essential oils support emotional well-being: • Mood Enh...

 

​​Mamma Mia! Brunch​

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Here we go again, how can you resist this special brunch screening! Enjoy a complimentary glass of mimosa with admission and all-day breakfast items. Sunday, February 25, 11:30 AM Flix B...

 

National Banana Bread Day

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February 23rd annually recognizes a well-known food holiday, National Banana Bread Day. Here's a healthy and easy banana bread recipe. Ingredients 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about...

 

Cottage Cheese is making a comeback

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One of the biggest reasons cottage cheese seems to be making a comeback is due to its highly nutritious profile. In a half-cup serving of cottage cheese, there's approximately 14 grams o...

 

Top three Aromatherapy Tips for Workouts

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When you think about workout essentials, essential oil might not be at the top of your must-have list. In recent years, however, athletes and trainers have started to tap into the power ...

 

Are you depressed? Scents might help

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Smelling a familiar scent can help depressed individuals recall specific autobiographical memories and potentially assist in their recovery, discovered a team of University of Pittsburgh...

 

Sense and Sensibility at the El Paso Playhouse

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A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne – after their father’...

 

Prolonged stress may increase the risk of death from cancer

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Long-term exposure to stress has long been known to increase risk for cardiovascular disease. A study in the September 2022 issue of SSM-Population Health suggests it also may raise the ...

 

National Caregivers Day

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National Caregivers Day on the third Friday in February honors the healthcare professionals across the country providing long-term and hospice care. Around the nation, dedicated healt...

 

Say yes to soy!

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Soybeans are members of the pea (legume) family of vegetables and have been a staple of Asian cuisines for thousands of years. Soy and soy foods are popular especially for people followi...

 

The power of a plant-based diet to prevent cancer

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It is now widely accepted among nutritionists and physicians that a plant-based diet can offer substantial health benefits. Here’s how you can reap these benefits: • Choose plant...

 

​ Simple exercise can reduce cancer risk

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Reducing cancer risk can start by reducing excess weight and increasing exercise. Here’s how you can easily begin a workout plan. Physical activity will help you control your weight and k...

 

​ Cancer prevention guidelines may reduce risk

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Following cancer prevention guidelines on diet and physical activity consistently reduced overall cancer incidence and mortality, as well as reducing risk of breast, endometrial, and colorec...

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