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Photo Of Chief Master-at-Arms Ryan Westfield runs on a treadmill during a Navy physical readiness test (PRT) at Naval
Station Great Lakes, October 3, 2024.

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New year, new you: Research-backed strategies for stress, weight, memory, mood, and cellular health

USU researchers reveal science-backed strategies to optimize your daily habits—from coffee timing to cellular defense—for improved health and resilience this New Year.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Wisdom circle

When I retired, I was confused about my future. I never thought about retiring. I enjoyed my high-profile work, meeting people, traveling to different countries, fun conferences, and advanced training with interesting people.

Photo Of Sophie Santos, an extension associate with the SNAP-Ed Program under University of Guam Land Grant, demonstrates how to calculate the unit cost of bananas.

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Eat healthier and save in the New Year with SNAP-Ed grocery store tours

If your New Year’s resolutions include eating healthier and spending less, the SNAP-Ed Program under University of Guam Land Grant invites you to get started with a free one-hour “Cooking Matters Grocery Store Tour.”

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The human spirit

On Instagram, I see tattooed prisoners at The Center for Confinement of Terrorist (CECOT) in El Salvador.

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Jingle Bell 2K/5K Run at LeoPalace Resort Guam Dec. 14

Join LeoPalace Resort and the Guam Running Club (GRC) for their inaugural Jingle Bell Run!

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Get your photos published in Stripes’ Welcome to the Pacific magazine; deadline Jan. 25, 2026

In May 2026, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Fighting fear

Fear is part of being human. It’s okay to be afraid. People may suppress or deny fear, mistaking it for weakness. 

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Teddy Bear Island Clinic to be held Nov. 9 on Guam: Empowering kids to own their health

The Guam Community College (GCC) Allied Health Program is hosting the Teddy Bear Island Clinic, a unique and free event designed to help young children feel comfortable and empowered in medical settings.

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Guam celebrates 40th anniversary on Nov. 8

Join the American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Guam as they celebrate their 40th Year Anniversary under the theme “One Island, One Fight”.

Photo Of Dionecia Villagomez, left, and Antonita Garcia show their class materials during the Keys to Embracing Aging workshop.

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UOG to hold holiday-themed Keys to Embracing Aging class series

Adults in the community are invited to start the holiday season and New Year with intention toward wellness and healthy aging at the Holiday Wellness Week: Keys to Embracing Aging with Joy and Holiday Cheer workshop series.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The journey inward

Life is not a straight line. The journey at times can be terrifying, balanced by periods of boredom. At different points on my journey I pondered where was I going. What was my purpose? What am I? Who am I?

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Dance Fitness at RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort Oct. 26

It’s time to turn the beat up and the PINK on for our annual dance fitness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Circle of life

When I see a baby or toddler I think, what will that child become? Each new life carries the seeds of hope and the mystery of what is yet to unfold.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Single parenting

An important factor for mental health in children is the parent-child relationship. However, significant changes have occurred in children’s family life. Since the 1960s, there has been an increase of American households led by single parents.

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