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​ The importance of embracing change

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“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” ~Karen Kaiser Clark Life has but one guarantee: change. While we can’t control life’s ebbs and flows, we can learn how to acce...

 

Supplement your will power.

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Sticking to a diet and overcoming impulse food cravings can be made easier with the right supplements according to experts. Decision-making and impulse control happen between your ears,...

 

What to eat before working out

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Our bodies need fuel – especially if we are planning to get some exercise. When choosing the right foods, you want to have something that includes carbohydrates: this could be a banana, ...

 

Staying motivated to exercise

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Deciding to get more active is great, but once you start, it’s important (and challenging) to keep it up. Here are a few tips you can use to stay motivated. • Invite a friend A great way...

 

Quartet for the End of Time

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El Paso Pro Musica presents, ‘Quartet for the end of time,’ Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:30 PM 3:30 PM, Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall 500 West University Ave M301 El Paso, TX 79968 A special...

 

Develop your inspirational mantra

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Every January we all look to the new year as an opportunity to improve ourselves. But staying motivated can be challenging. Developing your own mantra that connects to your inner self ca...

 

Scientists tame chaotic protein fueling 75% of cancers

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Meet MYC, the shapeless protein responsible for making the majority of human cancer cases worse. UC Riverside researchers have found a way to rein it in, offering hope for a new era of t...

 

​ Pick up Soccer

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SUNDAY PICK-UP soccer games are designed to have fun, make friends, and get some exercise. Participants should bring cleats or sneakers and be ready to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosph...

 

Benefits of mindfulness for mental well-being

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Mindfulness practices can have a positive effect on mental well-being and can help people develop healthy thought patterns. Practicing mindfulness may help people learn how to avoid gett...

 

Take a step towards lifelong learning

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) provides learning opportunities to enhance the enjoyment, meaning and direction of adult lives, as well as the health and well-being of older...

 

​ How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation on the Go

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Nearly every task we perform in a day—be it brushing our teeth, eating lunch, talking with friends or exercising—can be done more mindfully. When we are mindful of our actions, we pay more...

 

Mindful Eating can help you stick to a healthier diet

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Here are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind to discern between mindless and (more) mindful eating. Know more: https://www.mindful.org/6-ways-practice-mindful-ea... (https://www.mind...

 

5 components of mindful exercise

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The benefits of mindfulness can be felt in almost all aspects health and wellness, but recent studies show a direct link between mindfulness and physical activity. If you are not quite s...

 

​ Combining mindfulness with exercise for mental health boost

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For people looking to start 2024 with a new routine to feel fitter and happier, a new study from the University of Bath suggests that combining mindfulness with exercise could be your key to...

 

Miner Basketball

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UTEP Men’s Basketball Vs Chicago State at Don Haskins Center Happening on Sunday, January 7, 2024, Doors Open at 2:00 PM. Tickets: https://partyfixx.co/event/2024-01-07-utep-mens-ba... ...

 

Mentally Prepare for The New Year

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Here are 5 helpful tips on how to improve and maintain your mental health to be successful in all your 2024 resolutions: • Forget about high Expectations and set realistic goals Sure, we...

 

Learn a new skill in 2024

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The new year is the perfect opportunity to commit to learning a new skill over the next twelve months. Whether it be amateur photography, ceramic sculpture, gardening or cooking – there ...

 

Embracing a Mindful Approach to New Year’s Resolutions

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Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment, without judgment. It can be practiced through focused activities like meditation or embraced throughout the day in conte...

 

How to adopt a new diet plan and succeed

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Here are some helpful tips for you to make achieving your weight-loss goals easier: • Simplify your menu, and plan ahead. Planning a weekly menu saves money and time. Before the week beg...

 

Design your fitness program for 2024

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It's easy to say that you'll exercise every day. But you'll need a plan. As you design your fitness program, keep these points in mind: • Think about your fitness goals. Having clear goa...

 

Readiness to change vital to New Year's resolutions

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Wanting to lose weight or quit smoking are often resolutions made at the beginning of the New Year? One University of Alabama at Birmingham wellness expert says there is a key ingredient...

 

End of year melancholy

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Not everyone approaches the new year with unbridled merriment. In fact, most don’t. As the holidays come to an end and we embark on another year, it is common for many people to feel som...

 

​ Start your resolution list now

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With just a few days left this year, it is time to set our sights on the year to come. Today is a great day to start your list of New Year’s resolutions. Experts say that the most effective ...

 

Foods to boost you into the new year

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Feeling sluggish after all the holiday merriment? Eating a balanced diet can help our bodies get the right nutrients it needs to fuel us throughout the day. Many foods that are rich in v...

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