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
There are many types of headaches. Is yours the dull pain that comes from a tension headache, or is it the forceful pounding, throbbing, and nausea from a migraine? Getting good headache treatment starts with identifying which type of headache you have. Types Of Headaches There are three main types of tension headaches -type, cluster, and migraine. Many structures changes,… Read More
Chiropractic treatment is based on the principle which allows the body to heal itself naturally through the use of basic techniques. This natural healing controlled by the nervous system. Nerve impulses flow down from the brain to the spinal cord and out through spinal nerves, known as the peripheral nervous system, which then flow into the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and… Read More
Bisphosphonates, which are sometimes used to treat osteoporosis, do not prevent fractures in women who take them for more than 10 years. The drugs include popular prescription drugs such as Boniva, Fosamax Plus D, and Reclast. Osteoporosis causes thinning of the bones, reducing bone density and making them fragile and putting them at higher risk for bone fractures. Risk for… Read More
Dr. Alex Jimenez presents�a story of triumph. An unlikely source defending his own story, Dr. Hosmer, a brother Chiropractor discusses a personal message for those who detract from Crossfit. The story is one that hit home in our very own El Paso because we now have quite a few Chiropractors, Physical Therapist, Orthopedist and allied heath professionals doing Crossfit. Chiropracto Read More
Older, obese adults need to shed weight, but dieting can worsen their frailty. A new study addresses this conundrum, suggesting seniors take up both aerobic and resistance exercise while slimming down. Engaging in aerobic and resistance exercise while losing weight enabled study participants to maintain more muscle mass and bone density compared to folks who did just one type of… Read More