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Healthy food gift ideas

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A popular holiday gift idea is a food basket, but some options are healthier than others. When looking for a tasty treat for the people on your gift list, why not think beyond the cookie...

 

​ Exercise can be especially effective for caregivers.

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Most caregivers struggle to find the time or the ways to fit activity into their daily routine. Here are a few suggestions that can make an impact on your overall well-being without overwhel...

 

​ Performing acts of kindness may help you feel better

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People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows. The study found that performing acts of kindness led to...

 

The Nutcracker by The El Paso Ballet Theatre

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The Nutcracker Ballet, based on a German fairy tale, is one of the most famous ballets in the world. It’s Christmas Eve, and Herr Von Stahlbaum and his wife are preparing for their annua...

 

Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress

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Here are some coping strategies to help you bolster your mental health during the holidays. • Practice Mindfulness and Meditation Mindfulness can be a valuable mental wellness tool. Mind...

 

National Eat a Red Apple Day

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On December 1st, National Eat a Red Apple Day encourages everyone to eat a red apple. As the adage goes, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," and today is a perfect time to begin that...

 

Health Benefits of a Christmas Brandy

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Drinking a shot of smooth full-flavored brandy this Christmas could benefit your health, Monash University researchers have found. Dr. Gordon Troup from the School of Physics said that, ...

 

Turkey quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa

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If you are getting a little tired of reheating the same old turkey dinner from last week, here’s an idea: Turkey Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa A sweet-tart cranberry salsa is the idea...

 

A little exercise can offset holiday over-indulging

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Daily exercise lessens many of the harmful physiological effects of short-term overeating and inactivity, according to The Journal of Physiology. Energy surplus occurs when a person c...

 

US men die 6 years before women

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We've known for more than a century that women outlive men. But new research led by UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that, at least in the...

 

Expressing gratitude to a loved one

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If you are not comfortable expressing emotions in person, express them through a handwritten note. In today's digital world, receiving a letter written personally for you can be extremel...

 

Buy Nothing Day

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Buy Nothing Day is observed annually on the day after Thanksgiving. This day is part of a movement against consumerism, urging the world to change their purchasing habits, to consume and...

 

Do the ‘after turkey’ walk.

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Feeling a little stuffed after Thanksgiving? Walking, especially after eating a large meal, can aid in digestion. Studies found that walking stimulates the stomach and intestines. This c...

 

Easy (and healthy) Thanksgiving Salad

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The perfect way to brighten up a hearty Thanksgiving feast is with a ‘Gratitude Salad.’. This flavorful salad offers a complimentary yet cleansing bite that can easily be added to the tr...

 

Incorporating Gratitude Practice into your fitness routine

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The definition of gratitude means to be thankful. When you start a ‘gratitude practice’ you are working on ways to become more thankful which can be done by journaling or meditating. But...

 

Key to Happiness Is Gratitude, Men less likely to express it

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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, letting yourself be grateful is the best way to achieve happiness according to several studies conducted by Todd Kashdan, associate professor of p...

 

El Paso Winterfest - Magic of Lights

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Magic of Lights is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, enjoy spectacular light displays that bring to life: Sunday, November 19, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Camp Cohen Wa...

 

Protecting your emotional health over the holidays

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Holidays are a time to get together with your family and celebrate. Many people consider the holidays their favorite time of year. But for people who have complicated relationships with ...

 

National ‘Take A Hike Day’

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National Take a Hike Day on November 17th encourages us to get out there and hit the trails. With over 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail System across the 50 states, there is ...

 

Eating yams may boost your brain.

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In one 12-week study, people who took a yam extract supplement scored higher on a brain function test than those in the placebo group. Yams contain a unique compound called diosgenin, wh...

 

​ What are the healthiest Thanksgiving foods?

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Nobody likes a party pooper – especially when it comes to indulging in a huge Thanksgiving feast. But you can still maintain your diet goals while partaking in what is the most ‘food-celebra...

 

Move your workout with time change

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It can be demoralizing to find that the pleasant afternoon strolls you’ve been accustomed to is now a gloomy trudge through the dark. Shifting your walk, run or bike ride to the morning ...

 

Bowel cancer: Aspirin activates protective genes.

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Colorectal cancer (bowel cancer) is the third most common form of cancer worldwide, with around 1.9 million newly diagnosed cases and 900,000 deaths every year. Therefore, preventive sub...

 

El Paso Rhinos vs Texas Brahmas

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Come cheer on our El Paso Rhinos as they face off against the Texas Brahmas, November 12, 2023, 4:30 PM, El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905: https://www.elp...

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