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Be an active listener
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There are times when we all get consumed in our own issues that we leave a conversation with a friend or family member and realize that we did not ask them how they were doing. Improving...
Are you a good friend?
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This Inspire Friday we encourage you to check yourself to see how you fare on this friendship list offered by www.firstthings.org 1. A good friend shows up. A huge part of friendsh...
Guided meditation
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Guided meditation is just one branch of mindfulness practice. It’s regarded as one of the most accessible forms of meditation, especially for beginners, as the practitioner is guided thr...
Healthy afternoon snacks
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After-school snacks for kids (or just a good afternoon snack for adults) can take the edge off hunger and boost nutrition. Parents can help their children choose healthy after-school sna...
Leg Circles for toned thighs
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We continue to highlight exercises to improve specific areas of the body. Today we offer an easy exercise to tone your thighs. Leg Circles • Lie back on the mat with your arms by ...
Prognosis of prostate cancer patients improved
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Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in males in Sweden. Researchers at Umea University in Sweden have now discovered a faster and easier way to determine who has an aggressive ...
Find an ice cream truck
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When was the last time you walked up to an ice cream truck and ordered a frozen treat? Today on Sunday Funday we encourage you to head to your local park and see if you can spot an ice c...
Have a scoop of happiness
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Neuroscientists at the Institute of Psychiatry in London wanted to find out if eating ice cream made people happier. The study used a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine to wat...
Visit a local coffee shop today
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It’s Inspire Friday and today we encourage you to spill the beans – locally. Instead of heading to a mega-giant green and white coffee monster located on almost every street, seek out a ...
Best Natural Sunscreens Of 2022
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It is important to shield your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays with sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen. While many sunscreen products on the market are made with chemicals t...
Fig and Honey Smoothie
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Another great summer fruit is the fig. They are great for sweetening salads, baking homemade fig newtons or simply enjoying them on their own. Figs are excellent for several digestive is...
Tone your back for good posture
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This week we offer exercise that will help tone your back muscles as well as improve posture and balance: 1. Resistance band pull-apart A great exercise to kick off your back workout, th...
Medication, immunotherapy kicks cancer and protects kidney transplants
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Adding immunotherapy to standard anti-rejection medication could change the lives of thousands of kidney transplant patients with incurable cancer, as new research shows it can reduce this r...
National Tequila Day
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It may not need much explanation or guidance on how to celebrate it but, today is National Tequila Day. On July 24th, commemorate National Tequila Day with a little lime and salt or mix ...
Benefits of joining a community
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Being part of a community can have a positive effect on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Emotional health experts believe that community involvement provides a sense of belonging and s...
Find your community
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Today is a great day to look for a new group. Whether it be volunteering on the board or on the front lines of a local non-profit organization, starting a book club or joining a special inte...
Apricots for eye health
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Rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids, apricots are excellent for promoting eye health. Lutein helps to support retina and lens health, while carotenoids and vitamin E ...
Stuffed Apricots
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Apricots are plentiful this time of year. In fact, if you have an apricot tree in your yard, you may have trouble deciding what to do with so many of them. Aside from being tasty and nut...
Exercises for stronger legs
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We continue focusing on exercise targeted at improving specific areas of our bodies. Today we look at how we can strengthen our legs.Strong legs help you walk, jump, and balance. They al...
Spirituality linked with better health outcomes
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Spirituality should be incorporated into care for both serious illness and overall health, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigha...
Temperature up, motivation low
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It’s common for some people to lose their motivation during what seems like endless summer days. Whether it be work, home improvement or upkeep, exercise or something simple like cooking...
Rescue Run
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El Paso Animal Services is hosting a run with your pets. It will begin at their location and then loop back & forth on the "Mutt Mile" to run/walk as many shelter pups as possible. NO SH...
Send an encouraging email
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Let’s be real. The days of letter writing are gone. Most mail these days consists of bills and advertising. But, not that long ago receiving a handwritten letter from a loved one could m...
Cucumbers for the skin
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Professional spas know how powerful the cucumber can be at helping ease puffiness in the skin, especially under the eyes.But their benefits go beyond that, cucumbers can:ΩReduce Swelling...
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