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​ Binge drinking increases among older men

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Binge drinking has increased in recent years among older U.S. men but not among older women, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The study inc...

 

​ Christmas Market Winter Wonderland

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Happening on December 12th in downtown El Paso at 5pm, you can visit with the First Avenue Artisan Market Vendors for unique and handmade gift ideas. There will be live music, free hot choco...

 

​ Holiday stress? Remember what really matters

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With long lines and nasty traffic, the holidays can get hectic. When overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle, ask yourself: Where does this fit in the grand scheme of things? If you’re ...

 

Operation Noel

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This Inspire Friday we encourage you to share the gift of warmth. For more than 70 years, Operation Noel has looked out for some of El Paso, Las Cruces and Borderland area’s neediest chi...

 

Eucalyptus for cold and flu season

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Eucalyptus is widely used as a natural cold remedy and is a common ingredient in cold and cough products. Research has shown that it can decrease mucus and expand the bronchi and bronchi...

 

Poached pears for the holiday dessert table

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Here's an elegant yet simple alternative to the loads of cakes and cookies at the holiday table. These pears that are oven-poached in Riesling wine that offers floral accents and hints o...

 

​ Be the holiday ‘belle of the ball!’

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When it's too cold to be outside, get bouncy inside and strengthen your core musclesat the same time. Using exercise balls can be a great workout, according to Fabio Comana, an exercise ...

 

New review highlights cancer-crushing viruses

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With the world still in the grip of a devastating pandemic, it's hard to imagine viruses as something other than hostile enemies to be vanquished. But in a recent review article for t...

 

Take in a live Christmas Show

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Live theatre is back on stage in El Paso. Two great options for the Christmas season are the Nutcracker Ballet and A Christmas Carol.For more information visit: https://kwhen.com/theater...

 

Beat the holiday blues

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Here are some positive actions that can help you prevent the holiday blues. Source: https://ct.counseling.org/2019/12/positive-actions... (https://ct.counseling.org/2019/12/positive-a...

 

​ Get creative when wrapping gifts

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Instead of heading to the store for wrapping paper this year, look around your house for creative alternatives. You probably have many items lying around that can be used as unconventional y...

 

​ Health benefits of cinnamon

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Cinnamon can reduce inflammation, provide more antioxidants than oregano and garlic and has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar in people with type-2 diabetes. Here are four easy w...

 

The mid-holiday diet cleanse

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The holidays are usually a fat heavy, sugar heavy, cheese heavy, kind of time, and this cleanse is designed to give your body a break from these indulgences. The focus of the cleanse is ...

 

Keep moving this season

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We have been offering new ideas about how to stay active this holiday season but in addition to staying active, experts say to avoid sitting for prolonged periods of time. Hours on the c...

 

Link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

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Obesity, diabetes and gastrointestinal cancer are frequently linked to an unhealthy diet. However, the molecular mechanisms responsible for this are not fully understood. Researchers hav...

 

​ Free Holiday movies at the Plaza

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Visit El Paso’s most historic theatre as today they present Home Alone (PG) at 1:00p.m. and A Christmas Story (PG) at 3:30 p.m. For more information visit: https://www.ktsm.com/local/free-ho...

 

​ Social anxiety around family

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Experiencing social anxiety around family is common especially if you feel like your family members do not respecting your boundaries. Here are some ideas on how to handle social anxiety...

 

​ Open your heart this Black Friday

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Perhaps there is no day that celebrates gross consumerism more than Black Friday. Today, we encourage you to make sure to include at least one gift or donation for those less fortunate. Let ...

 

Drink herbal tea after a large meal

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The after-effects of overeating can dampen your holiday enjoyment. Here’s a quick fixto ease your stomach after you have over-indulged: Drink herbal tea. Sipping on herbal teas can promo...

 

Try a (slightly) healthier Thanksgiving Dinner

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If you are trying not to totally wreck your diet this Thanksgiving, take heart: White turkey meat, plain vegetables, roasted sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, (hold the gravy) and pumpkin...

 

Get Moving after Thanksgiving Dinner

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Even the most die-hard fitness nut gives himself a pass on Thanksgiving. This year, in particular as we reunite with friends and family that we may have not seen for a while, it’s easy t...

 

Exercise increases the body’s own ‘cannabis-like' substance

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Exercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certain conditions such as arthritis, cancer and hear...

 

Las Artistas

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Las Artistas The 2021 Las Artistas Art & Fine Crafts Show will be held November 20 & 21 at the historic Epic Railyard Event Center at 2201 E. Mills Avenue.The annual show features someth...

 

Giving thanks can make you happier

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Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major...

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