When diagnosed with degenerative disc disorder, among the primary things that lots of patients ask is, "Am I going to need surgery to repair this?" For many people, the answer is no. You in fact need to meet some rather stringent demands in order for your doctor to recommend operation: You have attempted several months�ordinarily about six months�of non-operative treatments,… Read More
An Irish study that examined the relationship between dairy intake and bone density found that senior citizens who ate the most yogurt had denser hip bones than those who ate the least. Researchers examined 1,057 women and 763 men who underwent a bone-mineral-density (BMD) assessment and 2,624 women and 1,290 men who had their physical function measured. All were older… Read More
"Keyhole" arthroscopic surgery should rarely be used to repair arthritic knee joints, a panel of international experts says in new clinical guidelines. Clinical trials have shown that keyhole surgery doesn't help people suffering from arthritis of the knees any more than mild painkillers, physical therapy or weight loss, said lead author Dr. Reed Siemieniuk. He is a health researcher with… Read More
Warding off the joint pain of gout may be as easy as eating right, a new study suggests. Gout, a joint disease that causes extreme pain and swelling, is caused by excess uric acid in the blood. It's the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, and its incidence has risen among Americans over recent decades, Harvard researchers noted. But the… Read More
Most of us will spend at least 1/3 of our lives sleeping. Strangely, researchers still aren�t entirely sure why our body needs sleep.1 What they have found, however, is that the number of hours of sleep you get each night, combined with your sleeping position, can greatly affect your overall health. Research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) shows that… Read More
Turmeric is the bright orange spice we often associate with curry or other exotic dishes, but turmeric is also becoming more well known for its health benefits as well. What I didn�t know was that turmeric can not only spice up my food, but it can help relieve everything from depression to an upset stomach. More research is being done… Read More
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Kathryna Hancock There's so much to love about a strong midsection � most importantly, it's essential for a healthy body. Fact: strengthening the core helps improve posture, prevent everyday injury, and combat chronic back pain, which is all too common if you sit at a desk all day. Keep in mind that this isn't a… Read More
There is a growing awareness in the U.S. for childbearing women to seek help in adjusting to their post-baby body. This is not to be confused with the celebrity magazine headlines of �How I Got My Body Back.� The goal is not to return to the same jeans you wore before or to fad diet and slim down to… Read More
Here's a reason to really enjoy your morning cup of joe: it practically qualifies as a health food these days. Coffee can improve your mood, jumpstart your metabolism, boost your workout, and help you focus, among other amazing benefits suggested by recent research. Yet you won't score these health rewards unless you steer clear of certain bad habits when it comes to preparing… Read More
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News TUESDAY, May 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A new brain scan study suggests that people whose brains are wired to produce a more muted response to food may ultimately compensate by eating more, thereby raising their risk for obesity. The new investigation also unearthed possible evidence of a gender… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP track and field team will compete over the next four days as it hosts the Conference USA Championships. The Miners, along with the other 12 league members will take Kidd Field May 11-14. The UTEP women�s team will be looking for its first outdoor conference title in program history. The women�s team has won three consecutive… Read More
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Exercise can reduce the risk of heart damage in middle-aged adults and seniors -- even in those who are obese, according to a new study. "The protective association of physical activity against [heart] damage may have implications for heart failure risk reduction, particularly among the high-risk group of individuals with excess weight," study lead author Dr. Roberta Florido said in… Read More
Can a new exercise regimen boost your brain health if you're over 50? Possibly, suggests a new research review that found middle-age folks can improve their thinking and memory skills by adopting regular moderate-to-vigorous routines involving aerobic and resistance exercise. "When we combined the available data from [39 previous] studies, we were able to show that undertaking physical exercise was… Read More
Healthy foodies may agree on many nutrition topics, but here's one that's still up for debate: What's better, smoothies or juices? In my opinion there are pros and cons to each drink, so it really comes down to your personal needs and goals. To figure out which one is right for you (regardless of what your friends, coworkers, or favorite celebs… Read More