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Experts weigh-in on the effects of ultra-processed foods
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Dietary guidelines form the basis for nutrition advice and regulations around the world. While there is strong scientific consensus around most existing guidelines, one question has recently...
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
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Baking up some goodness on June 12th each year, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, celebrates the only cookie holiday in June. The day allows cookie lovers and peanut butter lovers to step a...
Responses to distressing events on the news
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In the wake of recent events, it is important to understand the common responses to international, national, or regional tragedies. Here are a few common reactions according to experts: ...
Host a game night
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Rediscovering get-togethers with our friends is one of the joys of living beyond the pandemic when we were isolated and shut down. It may be time to resurrect an old tradition- the game nigh...
Stop mosquito bite itching with an onion
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Surprisingly, onions can bring relief to your mosquito bites. The onion’s juices, which leak out from the freshly cut bulb, can reduce the bite’s sting and irritation. Onions also have a...
Cereal is not just for breakfast
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If the thought of spending time in the kitchen during a long, hot afternoon does not appeal to you, you are not alone. Instead of picking up your phone and firing up a food delivery app,...
Indoor walking burns calories
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It may be getting too hot in El Paso to take long walks. but that should not deter you. Start walking indoors. (But if you do walk outdoors, early morning or late evenings are best) Fitn...
3 grams of omega-3 daily may lower blood pressure
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While there is some evidence that consuming omega-3 fatty acids in food or dietary supplements may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, the optimal amount to consume for this benefit is u...
Billy the Kid Festival
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Wild West buffs will want to mosey on over to the historic town of San Elizario for the 14th annual Billy The Kid Festival. The Nationally recognized Historic District celebrates the not...
Grounding exercises for emotional health
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Grounding exercises are things you can do to bring yourself into contact with the here and now. They can be quick strategies (like taking three deep “belly breaths”) or longer, more form...
Learn to swim
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If you have never learned to swim or would like to teach your children how, the City of El Paso offer all levels and ages of swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes. Using a logical pro...
Try these supplements to relieve cramps
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As the days seem longer and we venture out to get more physical activity, we may run the risk of developing the occasional muscle cramp. Here’s what you can do to make sure pain ...
Best foods to eat before and after a swim
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Swimming is a great workout for the whole body. But to get the full health benefits of swimming, we need to give ourselves the right fuel at the right time. It is recommended that you...
Simple and Fun Water Aerobics
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The heat, arthritis, joint pain and summer laziness make working out a challenge. The simple solution: water exercises. Here are 5 water exercises that you can try this summer. Aqua Jog...
Stimulating brain circuits improves cognition and mood
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We humans lose mental acuity, an unfortunate side effect of aging. And for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the loss of cognitive functi...
Emotional toll of empty nest syndrome
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Graduations are new beginnings and logically, a final chapter. Many parents will face the emotional roller coaster of ‘empty nest’ syndrome. Empty nest syndrome isn't a clinical diag...
Memorial Day and Baseball – two American traditions
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What better way to celebrate the long weekend than with trip to the Baseball Park? On Sunday May 29, the El Paso Chihuahuas take the mound against the Sugar Land Skeeters (Houston Astros...
Look in on your senior neighbors
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As the summer begins and our schedules lighten up just a bit, now is a good time to open a line of communication with some of your more senior neighbors. Dropping a note with a basket of...
Beat the heat – naturally!
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Here are a few home remedies that are easy and effective ways to beat the heat. Placing your feet in a cold foot bath cools your body and allows you to sit back and relax. Simply add ...
Strawberry Season is upon us
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Strawberry season can begin as early as May, peaking in mid- to late-June. Not only intense in flavor, but fresh strawberries are also potent little packages that protect your heart, inc...
The best sports drink for working out in the heat
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In El Paso’s hot, dry heat the dangers of dehydration should be a concern even while performing minimal exercise. Symptoms of dehydration are feeling dizziness, lethargy, and muscle cram...
New tool creates hearing cells lost in aging
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Hearing loss due to aging, noise and certain cancer therapy drugs and antibiotics has been irreversible because scientists have not been able to reprogram existing cells to develop into the ...
World Paloma Day
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On May 22nd, World Paloma Day recognizes the national drink of Mexico. This refreshing cocktail made with tequila and grapefruit soda is worth celebrating! To enjoy at home, try this ...
Possible causes for emotional imbalance
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While some people are naturally more emotional than others, we all have days that are more trying than others. This could be due to a few reasons, including stress, diet, hormonal change...
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