Good2knowelpaso

04/23/2026

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In honor of Hal Marcus.

04/23/2026

El Pasoans have included nopales in their diet for generations, and it turns out there’s a reason they’ve “stuck” around—they’re super nutritious and delicious.

Nopales (often called nopalitos) are prickly pear cactus pads that are de-thorned, cut and cooked. They are a highly nutritious, low-calorie, and fiber-rich vegetable known for regulating blood su ...

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

While El Paso is considered one of the best places for Mexican food, it can make dieting a little more challenging. Here's some great advice when you're perusing your next menu:

Traditional Mexican cuisine is naturally rich in fresh vegetables, fiber-filled beans, and lean proteins, making it easy to enjoy a nutritious meal with a few simple adjustments. Smart Ordering & ...

04/21/2026

Walking or hiking is great for your body. And exploring the natural beauty in and around El Paso? That’s good for your soul, too. Here’s how to get started:

El Paso’s mountains boast great natural walking paths and hiking trails but may seem daunting to some. Here’s a quick guide about how to start to take advantage of the natural beauty and exercise ...

04/20/2026

https://good2knowelpaso.org/details/news/new-blood-test-could-catch-pancreatic-cancer-before-its-too-late

A new blood test could change the outlook for one of the deadliest cancers—pancreatic cancer—by catching it much earlier than ever before. Researchers identified two previously unknown proteins in ...

04/19/2026

Every vendor is an artist and their stations are their stage ✨ support them and buy their “merch” just like you would for any celebrity. 🤗🛍️

04/19/2026

https://good2knowelpaso.org/details/news/el-paso-science-festival-JzEs

The El Paso Science Festival returns April 18-19th at the El Paso Convention. This free, two-day event features a dynamic Main Stage with live science demonstrations throughout the day, as well as ...

04/18/2026

Meditation not only reduces stress and supports emotional well-being, but it has also been shown to help preserve brain function.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is effective for enhancing memory, focus, and cognitive function. Regular practice—even just 12 minutes a day—has been shown to enhance neuroplasticity, i ...

04/17/2026

April seventeenth—
we pause for International Haiku Day,
small words, big stillness.

April 17 is International Haiku Poetry Day. A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three unrhymed lines with a 5, 7, 5 syllable structure, often focusing on nature and a s ...

04/16/2026

Taking a few minutes every day to exercise your brain is very good thinking!

We all know that getting exercise results in huge benefits to our bodies. But brain exercises can enhance cognitive function, memory, and focus through mental stimulation. Effective mental work o ...