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Castner Range National Monument Art Show

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The International Museum of Art and The Frontera Land Alliance are partnering to host Castner Range: From First People to Forever. This show features local artists whose work captures th...

 

​ Understanding the issues men face about mental health

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Depression and anxiety affect both men and women, but men often exhibit different symptoms or may not recognize their emotional distress. According to the National Institute of Mental He...

 

National Book Lovers Day

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A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day awa...

 

These nutrients may have cancer-fighting properties:

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• Lycopene, 15 mg, 2 times per day, is an antioxidant found in tomatoes and watermelon. Researchers think it may help prevent prostate cancer, although the studies have been preliminary ...

 

Diet, Men and Prostate Cancer

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A healthy diet is about balancing different foods that are tasty as well as nutritious. Physicians advise that men eating a well-balanced healthy diet should: • Eat antioxidant foods, i...

 

​ Exercise, Physical Activity & Prostate Cancer

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Being physically active can help fight prostate cancer, prevent recurrence, and help with treatment side effect management. When most men think of physical activity or exercise, they...

 

Prostate cancer blood test equally effective

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The Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in different ethnic groups, a new paper published in The J...

 

Effects of Aging on Emotional Health

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Mental health is important at every stage of life, and it includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. As people age, they may experience certain life changes that impact t...

 

National Coloring Book Day

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Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but over the years, adults have gotten more and more involved with coloring. Obviously, adult coloring is now a huge t...

 

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...

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