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The Benefits of Music or Art Therapy

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In addition to traditional healthcare methods, there are several popular alternative therapies seniors can use to achieve impressive mental and physical health benefits. Activities such ...

 

​ What are the best foods to support healthy aging?

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Superfoods can support aging because they are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other compounds the body needs for optimal functioning. Many of these are plant foods and expe...

 

​ Exercise: The Ultimate Youth Serum

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Exercise can keep you fit and keep you young. Experts agree that working out helps to optimize your ability to move while increasing your endurance and energy levels. Here are a few anti...

 

Acts of Kindness: The El Paso Play

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Acts of Kindness: The El Paso Play August 2, 2024 - August 4, 2024 The El Paso Museum of Art; 1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901 Venue: 2nd Floor auditorium Admission: FREE August ...

 

​ Boosting fruit intake during midlife can ward off late-life blues

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Populations are rapidly aging worldwide, and there is an increased prevalence of late-life depressive symptoms among older adults, which include depressed feelings, lack of pleasure, delayed...

 

Ride the Streetcar

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Let the El Paso Streetcars be your lift to the El Paso Community Foundation Plaza Classic Film Festival, the El Paso Chihuahuas or downtown restaurants. The El Paso Streetcar is free to ...

 

What causes emotional exhaustion?

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Experiencing some daily stress and anxiety is normal, but over time, chronic stress can take a toll on the body. Emotional exhaustion is caused by a long period of constant life stress, ...

 

National Aunt and Uncle's Day

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Today is the perfect day to reach out to your aunts and uncles. Share a meal, write them a note, or simply give them a call to let them know you appreciate their place in your life

 

Boost your energy – naturally

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In one Gallup survey, 14% of Americans report feeling that they did not have the energy they needed to get things done. Fortunately, there are things you can do to enhance your own natur...

 

​ Feeling lethargic? Here’s what to eat for energy

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All foods give you energy, but how they affect the body can vary greatly. Sugars and refined carbs provide a quick boost, while grains, legumes, and whole foods provide more sustainable ...

 

Simple ways to move more every day

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A sedentary life can affect your health and longevity. This month, a research study found that 40 percent of cancer cases and nearly 50 percent of deaths from cancer can be avoided by mo...

 

​ 40-percent of cancer cases linked to modifiable risk factors

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A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United S...

 

​ Plaza Classic Film Festival

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The Plaza Classic Film Festival, which returns for its 17th year July 18-28, 2024, was started by the El Paso Community Foundation in 2008 as a special project to bring movies back to th...

 

​ Boundaries: How to say no to others

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If you struggle to say no, learning to identify signs of personal discomfort can help you know when to draw the line. These five signs indicate your need to say no for your own good. 1....

 

​ National Daiquiri Day

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Each year on July 19th, people across the United States fill their glasses with a rum-based cocktail and toast to National Daiquiri Day. So, raise your glass and join all the others in t...

 

​ The wonders of summer fruits

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Researchers believe that people who eat four to five servings of fruit daily, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce their risk for many diseases. And right now, is a perfect time t...

 

How to Grill Summer Fruit

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Grilled summer fruits like cantaloupe and watermelon will be the hit of the cookout. While each kind of fruit is a little different when it comes to grilling, here some common things to ...

 

Beat the heat with these summer exercise alternatives

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The sweltering heat may hinder your ability to continue your outdoor exercise routine. In fact, it is recommended that you limit sun and heat exposure. Here are a few alternatives to out...

 

Reducing processed meat intake brings health benefits

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Reducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a study suggests. Cutting US adults' processed me...

 

Understanding weight loss and mental health

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While most therapists will encourage having a positive body image regardless of your weight, it has been long believed that losing weight improves your mental health. Here’s how: 1. Redu...

 

Eat your JELL-O Day

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July 12th is recognized as Eat Your Jello Day and with plenty of flavors to choose from, you should have no problem finding one you like. Trademarked in 1897 by Pearle Wait of Leroy, N...

 

The truth about Weight-loss supplements

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There are many over-the-counter diet products, including herbal remedies but many physicians believe that these products do not work and some can even be dangerous. Nearly all over-the-c...

 

How Much Weight Can You Lose from Exercising

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While it is almost impossible to predict how much weight you will lose from exercising, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that individuals who lose weight at a healthy...

 

​ These veggies help you lose the most weight

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Vegetables are the most weight-loss friendly foods according to dieticians. That’s because most are low in calories and offer filling fiber, which helps tide you over and decrease urges ...

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