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National New Mexico Day
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On June 14th, National New Mexico Day recognizes The Land of Enchantment. Home to ancestral Pueblos and later to the Navajo, Ute, and Apache, New Mexico’s Southwestern landscape is dotted wi...
Sleepless summer nights? End your day with a cherry on top
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Long hot evenings and warm nights can derail your sleep patterns but, there may be other disruptive factors at work: • Daylight saving time. The most probable culprit is the extra sunlight e...
Best non-caffeinated morning drinks
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These eye-opening drinks can boost your energy early in the morning without the use of caffeine. 1. Supercharged water While water is undeniably the best way to get hydrated in the morn...
Early workouts: Get up and at ‘em
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With the El Paso heat upon us, getting outdoor exercise can be a challenge. But, if you make the commitment, a pre-dawn workout may be better in almost every way. So how do you start...
Good night’s sleep leads to increased gratitude, resilience
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A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that healthy sleep has a positive impact on gratitude, resilience and flourishing in adults. Results show that subjec...
Heatwaves and Mental Health
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In many parts of the US, including Texas, the summer weather can be brutal. If you believe you are sensitive to hot weather, here are a few ways to tell: • Anxiety and Depression Summer ...
Dia de los Niños Craft & Movie Event
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Bring the kids down for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! On June 9 there will 2 craft activities to choose from followed by The Barbie movie. Let your kiddo pick out a die cast ...
Día Mundial del Cuidado
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Cada año, el 7 de junio, el Día Mundial del Cuidado destaca todas las formas en que nos conectamos y nos mostramos unos a otros cuánto nos preocupamos. Después de todo, siempre deberíamo...
Sun Safety: What You Need to Know About Sunscreen and Swimming
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There’s no such thing as waterproof sunscreen. In 2011, the FDA ruled that sunscreen companies were not allowed to label products as “waterproof” or “sweatproof” because the claims exagg...
Eating before and after swimming
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Many of us grew up with the myth that eating before swimming will cause cramps. Today, we know that is not necessarily true. The important thing to remember is what kinds of food to eat ...
A day at the waterslide can burn off calories
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Waterparks are not just for kids. Adults spending a fun day swimming and climbing and even sliding down a waterslide also result in some serious calorie burning activity. Waterparks ...
Predicting cancer risks based on national health data
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Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the European Bioinformatics Institute EMBL-EBI, Hinxton, UK, are using the Danish health registers to predict individual risks fo...
Summer Activities to Support Your Mental Health
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Summer is a great time to be active and get outside. There are many summer activities that you can do to support your mental health and practice self-care. Here are a few: • Go outside ...
National Smile Day
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On May 31st, National Smile Day encourages everyone to wear their best smile! The first recorded smile on record took place on 126 B.C. Okay, we made that up. But did you smile? Joking a...
How to use natural mosquito repellents
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Ready to give natural mosquito repellents a try? Essential oils are the key. Some of the most popular are citronella, lemon, and eucalyptus oils. Here are a few things to remember befor...
Uncommonly good grilled vegetables
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The most-popular grilling vegetables (squash, eggplant, peppers, onions, corn) are popular for good reason — but there are a few you might not have thought of that do just as nicely with a l...
Stay active and cool with these summer fitness tips
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We’ve got some suggestions that will infuse some summer fitness fun into your routine and keep you cool to boot. • Jump in the water Swimming is not only great exercise, it’s also fun and...
Rockabilly Bop
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June 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Calling all you cool cats! Hop on over to the Rockabilly Bop at the Coliseum June 2, 10:00AM-3:00PM. There will be local vendors, live music, classic cars, a Swin...
Researchers discover new pathway to cancer cell suicide
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Chemotherapy kills cancer cells. But the way these cells die appears to be different than previously understood. Researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute, led by Thi...
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
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Join OutLoud Sports for Ultimate Frisbee on Sunday, May 26 from 10am-5pm at Westside Community Park: 7400 High Ridge Dr. El Paso, TX 79912. There will be chillin', grillin', and hanging ...
Is It Time for a Mental Health Checkup?
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Many of us go to the doctor to get regular checkups our body, but what about our minds? If you have any of these symptoms for more than a few weeks, it may be time for a mental checkup: ...
Brother's Day
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Brother’s Day on May 24th honors the male siblings in our lives. Whether we have one or many, they hold a special place in our hearts. Even for those who don’t have one, someone in their...
The benefits of bee pollen
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Bee pollen is available at many health food stores. You may find bee pollen in other natural dietary supplements, as well as in skin softening products used for baby's diaper rash or ecz...
The big three versus more frequent small meals
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Research studies have found that increasing meal frequency beyond three meals per day has little-to-no effect on appetite, while eating fewer than three meals per day tends to increase appet...
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