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Music to soothe emotions

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Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and p...

 

Free art class at Michaels

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Learn to make art your way with this expressive abstract art class at Michaels, 811 Sunland Park Dr, from 2:00-4:00 PM. No skill required, just come have fun! This event is f...

 

Read just ten pages per day

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For many of us, reading is left behind in our school days but research proves that reading, even just 10 pages a day, can improve your emotional outlook and help make you more productive...

 

Music and Well Being

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Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional ex...

 

Just plum good!

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Late summer is the perfect time for plums. Tart enough for breakfast but sweet enough for dessert, plums taste great at every time of day. Here are some of the ways that plums are good ...

 

Dance your way to fitness

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Dancing is an exciting and social way to work out your body. From ballroom to salsa, dancing works your heart, helps build strong bones and muscles, and can improve your balance. Because...

 

Simple fragrance method produces major memory boost

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When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study by University of California, Irvin...

 

Tacos Y Mas Festival

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Tacos y Mas Festival is an annual event held in El Paso Texas that celebrates the city's vibrant taco culture. You can expect to find a wide variety of tacos including traditional favori...

 

Signs of a midlife crisis

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The severity of midlife crisis symptoms can vary from person to person. Gender can also play a role in how a midlife crisis unfolds. Women may be more likely to go through a period of se...

 

National Pinot Noir Day

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National Pinot Noir Day on August 18th encourages wine lovers to experience one of the wine world’s most versatile wines. Since Pinot Noir’s high acidity along with the lower tannins, it...

 

Help your skin glow with these foods

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A diet high in essential fatty acids (EFAs) can help prevent skin dryness and signs of aging. EFAs are important fats that our bodies need to function. Unfortunately, we can’t produce EF...

 

Is there an anti-aging diet?

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While you cannot turn back the hands of time, (no matter what Cher sings about) there is a diet plan specifically designed to protect brain health and ward off dementia. Research conduct...

 

Anti-Aging Cardio Workout

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A Brigham Young University study found that people who ran 30 to 40 minutes at high intensity five days a week were consistently biologically younger than those who followed more moderat...

 

Inflammation discovery could slow aging, prevent age-related diseases

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University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging. That finding could let us slow the clock to live longer...

 

Back to School Bash

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Join the Back-to-School Bash Sunday, August 13: 12-4pm at The Outlet Shoppes, 7051 S Desert Blvd, Canutillo, TX. Step into the world of superheroes with a Meet and Greet with Spider-Man ...

 

Getting kids emotionally ready for ‘back to school’

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The start of the school year is difficult for many children. It is often filled with anxiety, dread, and other negative emotions. Experts believe that talking with your kids about the u...

 

Motivating your child to do well in school

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Here are some tips on how to keep your children motivated to do well in school. 1. Show your child that you value education Valuing education starts with making sure your child is p...

 

Help your kids concentrate – naturally

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Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter that helps us to focus, feel motivated, and find pleasure in activities. Kids who have problems with focus and attention, memory, problem-solving...

 

Ideas for after-school snacks

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Every kid is different–and that includes their appetite. Yours may be going through a growth spurt that makes them perpetually hungry. Or your child may have a smaller appetite and tend ...

 

Guidelines for keeping kids active

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Making sure the children in your life are active will help them develop strong muscles and bones, maintain a healthy weight and may even help them get a good night’s sleep. Physically ...

 

Link found between childhood television watching and adulthood metabolic syndrome

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A University of Otago study has added weight to the evidence that watching too much television as a child can lead to poor health in adulthood. The research, led by Professor Bob Hanc...

 

DOGust!

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This dog friendly event will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on August 6, 2023, at Westside Dog Park Sun, Aug 6, 1 – 3 PM. Location: 7400 High Ridge Dr, El Paso, TX. Celebrate the univer...

 

Mindfulness to reduce stress

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Moments of stress typically begin with three thoughts: • Something is wrong. • There isn’t enough ____. (Money, time, fill in the blank) • I need to do something. So, what can we do to h...

 

National Chocolate Chip Day

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August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Since it is also Inspire Friday, here’s a ‘healthier’ recipe to satisfy your craving without completely wrecking your diet. Healthy Choc...

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