Chiropractic care is a non-conservative, alternative treatment option, preferred by many individuals who seek a more natural approach to treat their spinal complications. A chiropractor is a health care professional who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and conditions associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, with a greater emphasis on the spine. The goal of chiropractic… Read More
Women who drink diet drinks while pregnant almost double the risk that their child will be overweight or obese at 7 years of age, says a study lead by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Childhood obesity is known to increase the risk for health problems later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Researchers… Read More
For years, you probably have been told that wheat bread is far better for you than its white counterpart, but a small, new study suggests that maxim may not hold true for everyone. Researchers looked at how quickly blood sugar levels rose after eating (a process called the glycemic response) either white bread or sourdough-leavened wheat bread. The researchers found… Read More
It�s not always possible to keep up with your workout routine while traveling. So one hotel chain is making it easier�to cycle, do yoga, or sweat along to a cardio routine video�without ever�leaving your room. Last month, Hilton Hotels debuted�their Five Feet to Fitness in-room mini gyms, which offer�11 different fitness equipment options�just steps�away from the bed and nightstand. Eight… Read More
No one can pinpoint exactly what causes migraines and headaches or why some people are more prone to experiencing them than others, but what we do know is that there are many factors which could potentially trigger them. Causes of Cluster Headaches Abnormalities in the region of the brain, known as the hypothalamus, are the cause of cluster headaches. What… Read More
This article originally appeared on Time.com.� For many, weight training calls to mind bodybuilders pumping iron in pursuit of beefy biceps and bulging pecs. But experts say it�s well past time to discard those antiquated notions of what resistance training can do for your physique and health. Modern exercise science shows that working with weights�whether that weight is a light… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP track and field team will be sending nine student-athletes to compete at the 2017 NCAA Championships this week in Eugene Ore., starting Wednesday June 7 through Saturday, June 10. Wearing the Orange and Blue for the women�s team will be Tobi Amusan (100m Hurdles), Samantha Hall (Discus Throw), Lucia Mokrasova (Heptathlon), Winny Koech (10,000m) and Lilian… Read More
Your home is your castle, and also your haven. But common household items may be turning your sanctuary into a hazard and increasing your risk for colds, viruses, and food poisoning as well as deadly diseases, such as Alzheimer's and cancer. Below are five common, but possibly dangerous, items you should consider replacing ... now. Aluminum pots and pans. Aluminum… Read More
When children live through a contentious divorce or separation by their parents, the fallout appears to harm their health for decades, even into adulthood, researchers said Monday. The study involved 201 healthy adults who agreed to be quarantined, exposed to a virus that causes the common cold, and monitored for five days. Those whose parents had separated and had not… Read More
Is Your Mobility Slipping Away ? Mobility is more than moving from one place to another. It�s freedom and independence. Whether you have a back or other condition that impacts how you walk, or your body doesn�t move as effortlessly as it once did, decreased mobility impacts a lot of people. But, if you notice changes early on, you and… Read More
The Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic technique is a healthcare system utilized to help adjust misalignments, or subluxations, along the cervical spine, most commonly in the uppermost vertebra, or the atlas. The Atlas Orthogonal treatment program was first developed specifically to help treat spinal complications along the upper back or neck region, particularly among the vertebrae which connect to the skull. The… Read More
Packaged foods and store-bought drinks are blamed for adding a lot of salt to U.S. diets, but a new study suggests those foods and beverages don't contain as much sodium as they once did. The amount of salt brought into U.S. households through packaged food and store-bought beverages fell by about 18 percent from 2000 through 2014, researchers found.Still, they… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP track and field program received multiple Mountain Region awards for this season announced by the USTFCCA (U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) on Monday. Emmanuel Korir and was named male Mountain Region Track Athlete of the Year, Tobi Amsuan was named female Mountain Region Track Athlete of the Year, men�s assistant coach Paul… Read More
This article originally appeared on People.com. As a psychologist, Stacey Lee understands the impact social media images can have on a person�s self-worth. �One of the recurrent themes I treat in my profession is body image and its effect on self-esteem,� the Melbourne-based fitness influencer posted on Instagram on Monday. �Self-esteem is defined as confidence in one�s own worth. ?However,… Read More
Related Articles UTEP Basketball 2017-18 Season Tickets are now on sale.� Miner hoops fans can�get on board for an action-packed campaign with Omega Harris, Matt Willms and the Miner men, or the UTEP women under the direction of first-year head coach Kevin Baker. Fans who renew their season tickets (men�s or women�s) by Aug. 4 will be entered into a… Read More