Call your spine specialist in case you feel you may have developed sciatica. (Should you not already have a healthcare professional who specializes on spine health, you can ask a primary healthcare provider for recommendations). You may have sciatica in the event that you're experiencing symptoms,such as shooting pain down one or the two of your legs, or in case… Read More
Your tendency to indulge in chocolate, go heavy on salt, or eat veggies may be tied to certain gene variants, a new study suggests. The study, of more than 800 adults, found links between several genes and people's food likes and dislikes. The gene variants were already known. One, for example, is linked to obesity risk; others are involved in… Read More
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at stretches for neck pain. Your neck is one of the hardest working parts of your body.�It is serves us well as a source of strength and balance. When it�s out of whack, your neck can be a source of unending distress. �Let�s face it�today�s use of technology has our necks being… Read More
Related Articles UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull announced on Monday that Kevin Baker has been appointed as the eighth head coach in UTEP women�s basketball history. �We are very pleased to introduce Kevin Baker as our head women�s basketball coach,� Stull said.� �We had tremendous interest nationally for this position, and it was really difficult going through the process… Read More
A new UK study has highlighted the importance of friendships in helping people get through the more stressful periods of life. Carried out by Dr Rebecca Graber from the University of Brighton during her time at the University of Leeds, the preliminary study is the first to provide long-term statistical evidence on the huge benefit of friends, and in particular… Read More
Need an energy boost during the afternoon at the office? A jolt of caffeine isn't as effective as walking up and down some stairs, says a new study from the University of Georgia. The study, which was published in the journal Physiology and Behavior found that walking up and down stairs for 10 minutes gave volunteers more energy than ingesting… Read More
If you have a child who plays sports, then you share my excitement for them when they play the game. You probably also share my apprehension about injuries. I recently witnessed one of my daughter�s teammates tear her ACL in a volleyball match�in a non-contact play. The same thing happened to my son and it was heart wrenching. In fact,… Read More
Related Articles TEXARKANA � The second seeded UTEP men�s golf team opened the Conference USA Men�s Golf Championship with a bang, posting 1-under 287 with a field-leading 17 birdies for a second place spot, four strokes behind leader North Texas. Competition at the Texarkana Country Club (par 72/6,969 yards) will resume tomorrow, April 24, with the Miners teeing off on… Read More
Chronic low back pain can be a challenge to treat, but new research suggests that massage therapy may provide some relief. "Current medical guidelines actually recommend massage therapy prior to the use of opioid medications for lower back pain," explained William Elder, the study's principle investigator. "Yet even with those guidelines, physicians and nurse practitioners are not recommending massage therapy,"… Read More
Feeling this week…. Skill: Feet to Club Power: Superset x-4Wide-Grip Bench-Press x 8 @ 60%Wide-Grip pull ups x 5-8 Metcon: 7 Moment AMRAP:14 time push ups14 Feet to Club Relaxation Three Minutes 7 Moment AMRAP:14 Burpee Over Club14 Deadlifts (115/75)(135/95)(155/105) Read More
There is more evidence that the active ingredient in turmeric may have the power to help combat malignant mesothelioma. A new French study on curcumin finds that the compound not only slowed the growth of one of the rarest types of mesothelioma tumor cells in the laboratory but also reduced total tumor mass in lab rats in just two weeks.… Read More
Related Articles Five days after taking a loss in Reno, El Paso starter Walker Lockett performed well against the Aces in the Chihuahuas’ 7-1 win Saturday night. Lockett pitched seven innings, allowing only one run on six scattered hits. The Chihuahuas are now 2-2 against the Aces this season. El Paso hit three home runs Saturday, including one by Jamie… Read More
In just his second meet of the outdoor season, UTEP freshman Emmanuel Korir clocked a blistering 44.67 in the 400m to break a 37-year old stadium record (Billy Mullins, 45.03, USC, 1980) at Kidd Field Saturday afternoon.Korir’s time of 44.67 ranks first in the nation and is the second-fastest time in the world. The Kenyan was just .09 seconds away… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP men’s golf team will join 12 other teams at the 2017 C-USA Men’s Golf Championship, teeing off Sunday morning at the Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas. The teams will play the par 72, 6,969-yard course over three days, April 23-25, beginning with 54 holes of stroke play. Following the results of stroke play, the top… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP track and field team will host its final regular season meet on Saturday at Kidd Field, starting with the running events at 10:00 a.m. MT and running events at 2 :00 p.m. The UTEP track and field team will honor 15 seniors prior to the running events. Two seniors Fayon Gonzales and Abedola Akomolafe will compete… Read More