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‘Granny Basketball’ League Comes To Las Vegas

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Look out, kids. Grandma’s got the ball. The ‘Granny Basketball’ League is coming to Las Vegas. And they’re looking for recruits! The league consists of women over the age of 50 who just want to play ball. Currently, their oldest member is 92! The league is playing an exhibition here in Las Vegas in hopes of finding new players to join the league, News3LV reported.

Barb Trammel, who plays in the league, says it can get pretty competitive on the court. And there are other benefits as well. “It’s great exercise for one thing,” says Trammel, “it’s a very good stress reliever. We’ve learned that it’s not possible to worry about anything when you’re out on the court chasing a ball.”

“The thing I really really like best is all of the friends I’ve made over the years”, says Georgia Jones, “I have many many friends that I never would have met any other ways.” Jones has been playing with the league for eleven years.

Members of the league encourage other women over the age of 50 to look them up. They say the league is a great and unique way to get some exercise and make lifelong friends. You can find out where the games are being played and who is competing. Currently the league has over 400 players.

According to their website, the ‘Granny Basketball’ league was created in part to preserve the history of six-on-six basketball. They’re also very present in the charity world. All of the players, referees and scorekeepers are volunteers that don’t get paid. Instead the league picks a charitable organization for each game to give ticket sale profits to.

This league looks like so much fun! If you’re interested in checking them out while they’re here in Las Vegas, visit grannybasketball.com. Happy playing!

–Wendy Rush, 96.3KKLZ Las Vegas

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5 Easy Ways To Manage Stress When It Surfaces

Stress is a part of daily life. Maybe more now than it was before the digital age. With instant messaging, working from home and other technological advances, we are always available. That means expectations of us are high, and patience in those waiting on us is low. Having to manage stress has become the norm.

Before We Manage Stress, We Have To Know The Good vs. Bad

Now we can’t hate on stress itself. It’s not the bad guy. In fact, stress serves a very important purpose. When a stressor in our environment occurs, our bodies respond with a release of stress hormones. These are the little guys responsible for those bursts of energy that wins the race, or the adrenaline rush you need to lift a car off someone. In small doses, stress is awesome because it makes us capable of great things.

On the flip side, stress that never goes away is bad. Think of stress like your parents visiting for the weekend from their long-distance home. At first, it’s great to see them! You feel all warm and fuzzy when they show up on Friday night. But by Sunday afternoon, you’re ready to kick them out of the car without even slowing down.

Chronic stress, which is the kind that doesn’t go away, can have serious negative health effects. Chronic stress has been linked to things like diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. Some experts, including those at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, have even linked it to an increased risk for cancer.

Exercise Is A Great Option, But It’s Not For Everyone

Of course exercise is the first thing people suggest to bring those hormones down. Exercise releases endorphins that help you manage stressful situations more easily. Aerobic exercises like running, dancing, swimming or biking are some of the most beneficial ways to get those feel-good chemicals flowing.

But there are other, less rigorous methods that can be effective too. And some people have injuries or other limitations that make exercise a difficult daily task. So if you’re not a cardio buff like some of us (I’m NOT raising my hand here), here’s a list of other things you can do.

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  • 1. Breathing

    Mindful young woman breathing out with closed eyes, calming down in stressful situation, working on computer in modern kitchen. Millennial hispanic lady managing stress, practice yoga at home office.

    Breathing is an excellent way to manage stress in any situation. Just sit in a comfortable chair or lie down. Breathe in while counting to 3 and out while counting to 4. This tells your body to slow down and relax.

  • 2. Yoga

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    Yoga has pretty much been dubbed the poster child of relaxation. And for good reason. Yoga combines the discipline of the body with the focus of the mind. And it incorporates lots of breathing. Which we’ve already mentioned is great for stress-relief.

  • 3. Nature Walk

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    Have you ever wondered why some cities have super chill people living there? Pay attention to how much nature they are surrounded by. Spending some time in nature has been found to help a variety of mental health issues, like anxiety and depression. Taking a walk through trees or along a water bank can have significant stress-relieving benefits.

  • 4. Tai Chi

    Handsome man exercising Tai Chi in the park.

    Much like Yoga, Tai Chi is a practice that combines body and mind with a series of breathing and poses. Tai Chi is usually gentler than Yoga, so it’s great for the elderly or people with physical limitations. But it has great benefits for anyone who wants to incorporate it into their lives.

  • 5. Gardening

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    This one might comes as a surprise. But have you ever noticed you’re sore after an afternoon of gardening? There’s a lot of stretching, bending and holding core poses involved in it. Digging and carrying around pottery also works out those arms and elevates your heartrate. Plus, with the added benefit of being around nature, it’s like a twofer!

Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.

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