New US research has found evidence that including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet can help to promote healthy brain aging. Led by Marta Zamroziewicz from the University of Illinois, the research team carried out two studies which looked at omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood of adults ages 65 to 75, and a possible relationship between these… Read More
For men experiencing emotional distress like depression, anxiety or thoughts of suicide, having high cardiorespiratory fitness may cut the risk of death in half compared to those in poor condition, researchers say. “The prevalence of mental health issues is growing in the U.S. and globally,” said lead study author Mei Sui of the University of South Carolina in Columbia. “People… Read More
Related Articles The deadline to register for one of several 2017 UTEP Volleyball Summer Camps is just around the corner. Interested players will have until 11:30 p.m. on May 31 to do so and registration can be done through the website. The camp is open to youth in grades 3-12 as well as college-age students. Prices for each camp range… Read More
Related Articles SAMMAMISH, Wa.– The incredible run that was the UTEP men’s golf team’s season came to an end at the 2017 NCAA Washington Regional in Sammamish, Washington on Wednesday. The Miners shot 32-over 884 (297-294-293) at the Aldarra Golf Club to finish in ninth place, four spots out of the desired fifth place and the opportunity to punch their… Read More
Related Articles Kids of all ages are invited to sign up for the 2017 edition of the UTEP Miners Summer Camps. Officials say this year’s camps are offered for cheerleading, men’s basketball, football, soccer, track & field and volleyball. The cheer camp is slated for July 5-8 at the Don Haskins Center. Men’s basketball has two sessions – June 19-21… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP track and field team will be sending 16 student-athletes to compete in the NCAA West Preliminaries next weekend (May 25-27) in Austin, Texas. In order to advance to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., an athlete or relay team must finish in the top 12 at the preliminaries. The Orange and Blue will have four athletes… Read More
UTEP's Tobi Amusan in the Women's 200 meter dash at the 2017 UTEP Invitational, Kidd Field El Paso, TX Staff Report May 19, 2017 118 Views Related Articles UTEP’s sophomore Tobi Amusan was named Conference USA Female Track Performer of the Meet for her stellar showing at the conference championships, announced the league Friday afternoon. The All-American led the Miners… Read More
Ever had a less-than-poised moment on a�weight machine, or in a boot camp�class? Hey, you're certainly not the only one. In a recent Reddit thread titled�"Stupidest thing you've ever done in the gym?" in�the XXFitness subreddit, users revealed�their most cringeworthy (and often painful) workout moments�from tripping on�the treadmill to gym flirting gone wrong. Here are some of the comments that… Read More
Throughout the time Mauro Pena has been coming to Push-as-Rx �, his consistency and effort in his exercises have achieved a healthier lifestyle for him. Thanks to the help of the trainers and the positive environment of Push as Rx, Mauro shows greater dedication in his workouts. Push-as-Rx � is an important part of Mauro Pena's life in order for… Read More
UTEP's Tobi Amusan in the Women's 200 meter dash at the 2017 UTEP Invitational, Kidd Field El Paso, TX Staff Report May 19, 2017 31 Views Related Articles UTEP�s sophomore Tobi Amusan was named Conference USA Female Track Performer of the Meet for her stellar showing at the conference championships, announced the league Friday afternoon. The All-American led the Miners… Read More
A growing number of U.S. children may develop vision problems before they reach kindergarten, according to a study that suggests eye screenings will become increasingly important for the preschool set. For the study, researchers analyzed data from U.S. census records and from eye exams on about 12,000 kids under 6 years old. Nationwide, researchers estimated that more than 174,000 kids… Read More
As warm weather approaches, U.S. health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing swimming pool water containing parasites have doubled in the past few years. The infections occur when swimmers ingest water contaminated by diarrhea from a person infected by Cryptosporidium or Crypto, a parasite that is notoriously difficult to kill.Crypto caused at least 32 outbreaks in… Read More
Gino Martinez was motivated to come into Push-as-Rx � by none other than his trainer and uncle, Mike Quinones. Gino's drive to become a better athlete also motivated him to come to Push as Rx and he's been able to accomplish many of his personal goals so far. Ever since pushing himself further to train, Gino Martinez has seen considerable… Read More
Charlie Quiroga realized she needed to make a change in her lifestyle. She was in need of improving her health and the environment at Push-as-Rx � greatly helped her, motivating and encouraging her to keep going. The trainers at Push as Rx personally mean a lot to Charlie Quiroga. She appreciates how the trainers push her to reach her goals… Read More