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It’s up to you to be UV aware!
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It’s Summertime and July brings us UV Safety Awareness Month. Whether heading out to the pool, water park or exploring the Great Outdoors it’s important to remember to protect your skin ...
ECO Crafts at Keystone Heritage Park
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Join in on the fun in these co-creative craft sessions suitable for all ages. Come build practical and creative sustainable DIY projects with Eco El Paso board member, Fernanda Lugo, Sun...
Parents may experience negative emotions during the summer
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It can be normal for parents to experience negative emotions in the summer. Parenting is a full-time job that often doesn’t offer a break, especially in the summer when children are home...
Visit a library
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If you are looking for a cool, low-cost way to spend an afternoon – there’s a library in your neighborhood that would love to open its doors to you and your kids. From fostering a love...
Use your watermelon rinds too!
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Watermelon seeds and rind are nutritious, too. When eating fresh watermelon, most people stick to the red or pink flesh. But you can also eat the rinds and they offer their own health be...
10 Summer Foods that hydrate you
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Your body typically gets about 20% of the water it needs from the foods you eat throughout the day. Foods that typically provide the highest water content are raw fruits and vegetables. ...
Do you burn more calories while exercising in hot weather?
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Technically, you do burn more calories in the heat. However, it comes with a major drawback. When exercising in hot weather or deliberately overheating your body, such as by wearing ...
A high-fat diet may fuel anxiety
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When stressed out, many of us turn to junk food for solace. But new University of Colorado Boulder research suggests this strategy may backfire. The study found that in animals, a high...
Sesame Street Live
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Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your ...
FOMO and Emotional Health
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FOMO stands for “fear of missing out.” It’s the anxious feeling you get when you think others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing more exciting things than you are....
How to limit social media usage
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Social media is a great way to keep connected with your friends and family. It can also, however, be a major timewaster. It’s easy to innocently hop on to see what’s going on in your soc...
Rev up brain power with these foods
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Eating the right foods can fuel our brains, enhance cognitive function, and, ultimately, make our study sessions more productive. This is where the concept of “brain foods” c...
Link between Obesity and Technology in children
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The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use by children younger than 2 and recommends limiting older children's screen time to no more than one or two hours a day. By limiti...
Getting kids active and away from technology this summer
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Teens and screens are one of the biggest challenges parents face today. Children and adolescents need to be active for an hour a day. Exercise for kids can promote a wide range of be...
Internet addiction affects the behavior, development of adolescents
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Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings,...
Father’s Day Grill and Chill
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June 16, 12:00-6:00, Album Park, El Paso Texas Pull up at Album Park in El Paso, TX this Father's Day June 16th. We're having a Family and Lowrider Gathering. Bring the whole family, you...
The connection between sleep and moods
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Sleeplessness and mood disorders are closely linked. And it can work both ways – sleep loss can affect your mood, and your mood can affect how much and how well you sleep. Studies show p...
National New Mexico Day
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On June 14th, National New Mexico Day recognizes The Land of Enchantment. Home to ancestral Pueblos and later to the Navajo, Ute, and Apache, New Mexico’s Southwestern landscape is dotted wi...
Sleepless summer nights? End your day with a cherry on top
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Long hot evenings and warm nights can derail your sleep patterns but, there may be other disruptive factors at work: • Daylight saving time. The most probable culprit is the extra sunlight e...
Best non-caffeinated morning drinks
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These eye-opening drinks can boost your energy early in the morning without the use of caffeine. 1. Supercharged water While water is undeniably the best way to get hydrated in the morn...
Early workouts: Get up and at ‘em
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With the El Paso heat upon us, getting outdoor exercise can be a challenge. But, if you make the commitment, a pre-dawn workout may be better in almost every way. So how do you start...
Good night’s sleep leads to increased gratitude, resilience
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A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that healthy sleep has a positive impact on gratitude, resilience and flourishing in adults. Results show that subjec...
Heatwaves and Mental Health
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In many parts of the US, including Texas, the summer weather can be brutal. If you believe you are sensitive to hot weather, here are a few ways to tell: • Anxiety and Depression Summer ...
Dia de los Niños Craft & Movie Event
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Bring the kids down for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! On June 9 there will 2 craft activities to choose from followed by The Barbie movie. Let your kiddo pick out a die cast ...
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