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​ Serve ‘Spring Chicken’ for Easter Dinner

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With grocery stores tempting shoppers with convenient, pre-roasted rotisserie chickens, it seems like no one is roasting whole chickens at home anymore. But you can wow your Easter guests wi...

 

Jumping exercises? Hop to it!

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Experts say exercises that are based on jumping are a great way to help you stay fit, active and in good shape. Jumping is regarded as a type of anaerobic exercise because it involves qu...

 

Time-restricted eating linked to higher risk of cardiovascular death

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An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovasc...

 

Borderland Roller Derby March Maddess: 2024 Season Opener

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Join Borderland Roller Derby on Sunday, March 24th at The El Paso County Coliseum - Judging Arena (4100 E Paisano) as the league’s mischievous furry friends on eight wheels try to hold a...

 

Sleep and moods

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Think about how one bad night’s sleep, or not enough sleep, makes you feel the next day. For many of us, we’re grumpy and irritable, we find it difficult to concentrate, and we have no e...

 

​ National Goof Off Day

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National Goof Off Day on March 22nd each year gives everyone the opportunity to have a little extra fun. It is a day to relax, enjoy and just goof off. Do something fun today and leave the w...

 

​ How Can CBD Benefit Sleep?

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CBD is the second most abundant compound in the cannabis sativa plant, and many studies suggest it may indirectly benefit sleep. In fact, CBD—which doesn’t cause the intoxicatingly psychoact...

 

​ Diet and Sleep: Understanding the connection

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With as many as 35% of American adults suffering from symptoms of insomnia, it’s understandable that there’s a strong desire to take advantage of food and drinks for better sleep. But sleep ...

 

Exercising improves sleep

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Studies have found that proper exercise can alleviate sleep-related problems and help you get an adequate amount of rest. Recent research also suggests insufficient or poor-quality sl...

 

Distinct sleep types impact long-term health

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Poor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of research. To better understand this relationship, a team led by researchers in...

 

​ Try this ‘Irish Buck’ cocktail

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There’s something refreshing, both literally and figuratively, about the simplicity of a highball, whether it’s the bracing bitterness of a Gin & Tonic or the warm spice of a Ginger Ale High...

 

​ Seasonal allergies can make you feel sad this Spring

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Seasonal allergies, which affect about 36 million Americans, aren’t just an annoyance; many doctors agree that there is a real connection between allergies and mood. Research has shown th...

 

National Shoe the World Day

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Each year, National Shoe the World Day on March 15th shines a light on the value of good footwear for millions of people around the world. Over 500 million children, teens, and adults do...

 

So-Healthy Smoothie

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With the longer afternoons Spring brings, you and your family may need an afternoon boost after school or work. This simple but tasty treat is the perfect pick-me-up that will not spoil ...

 

Cod and Asparagus Bake

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Fish is a popular and healthy alternative to red meat but if you don’t have much experience preparing it, you might think it is hard to cook. This super easy Cod recipe will not only imp...

 

Shape up this Spring!

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According to experts, the key to getting in shape for spring is to keep it simple. Which is also good advice for staying in shape all year. Here are a few key ideas to consider: 1. Ident...

 

Molecule can beat the mutation behind most pancreatic cancer

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Researchers have designed a candidate drug that could help make pancreatic cancer, which is almost always fatal, a treatable, perhaps even curable, condition. Scientists have discovered ...

 

​ Monster Jam

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Experience big-time family fun at Monster Jam®. The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to El Pa...

 

Understanding Empathy

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Empathy is the ability to see things from another's perspective and feel their emotions. Putting yourself in another person’s shoes might lead you to act with compassion and do what you ...

 

Meditating towards a Heart and Mind Connection

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Heartfulness Meditation is a specific form of meditation that can bring you calm, balance, and encourage personal growth. This practice can help you harness the power of your emotions an...

 

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...

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