You should be adding a magnesium supplement to your daily vitamin regimen in middle age to prevent fractures later, says a new study. Bone fractures, which are often caused by osteoporosis, are one of the leading causes of disability in the elderly. Calcium and vitamin D are known to play a role in bone health, and while magnesium is a… Read More
The health benefits of exercise are well-established for people of all ages. But until now, little has been known about which type of exercise best counters the aging process in senior citizens. The answer may be high-intensity interval training, suggests a new study published in Cell Metabolism by researchers from the Mayo Clinic. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates short bursts… Read More
Local bans on artery-clogging trans fats in restaurant foods led to fewer heart attacks and strokes in several New York counties, a new study suggests. The study hints at the potential for widespread health benefits from an upcoming nationwide ban, the authors and other experts say. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2015 gave the food industry until next… Read More
Many nursing home residents suffering from chronic pain don’t get any medication or don’t get enough to fully relieve their symptoms, a recent U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined data on almost 1.4 million residents in nursing homes nationwide from 2011 to 2012 and found that overall, roughly two in five had either intermittent or chronic pain.Among the residents with persistent… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP women�s tennis team (0-1 C-USA, 4-12 overall) will look to end its regular season on a high note when it hosts Interstate-10 rival NM State (3-2 WAC, 8-12 overall) at the El Paso Tennis and Swim Club on Friday, April 14. First serve is 11 a.m. For the first time since March 4, the Miners will… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP men�s basketball team will look to blend a mix of returning talent with promising newcomers when it plays three preseason games in Costa Rica this August. �The significance of this is that we have a terrific group coming in, seven new players that will be added to our core group of returners,� UTEP coach Tim Floyd… Read More
I�ve had a ton of fun coaching you all this week! There�s been a pretty good vibe and buzz around the gym lately and it�s awesome to be able to be a part of. Today�s metcon should be handled as a sprint interval workout. This simply means that when it�s your turn to work, you need to try and move… Read More
Wondering exactly how much protein you should be consuming each day?�The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), which is the minimum amount you need to be healthy, is 0.8 grams per kilogram (0.36 grams per pound) of body weight per day�46 grams for an average woman. That equals as little as 10% of daily calories. If you're not super active, that's likely… Read More
About Pain Management (Medicine) Specialists A pain medicine specialist is a medical or osteopathic doctor who treats pain due to disease, ailment, or injury. Many of these doctors are physiatrists or anesthesiologists although called interventional pain management specialists or pain medicine. Pain medicine is a mutlidisciplinary team effort generally affecting specialists in other disciplines, complimentary alternative medicine, along with radiology,… Read More
If It Sounds Too Good to Be True� When you�re in pain, you might try just about anything to feel better. Claims of miracle cures that instantly relieve back and neck pain are tempting, but they often fall short of their promises. Save your money and steer clear of the products featured promising to eliminate your spine-related pain. Copper Bracelets… Read More
Kettlebells Strengthen the Spine Strengthening the spinal muscles is essential for health and fitness. Functional kettlebell training is resistance training that strengthens the spine. Kettlebell training is an extremely effective type of exercise to increase functional strength, ballistic power, endurance, and flexibility in the entire body, especially the spinal and core muscles. (Exercise shown is Anchor Squats.) What Exactly… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP softball team will travel to Ruston to take on Conference USA West Division foe LA Tech April 14-15. Friday�s doubleheader will start at 2 p.m. CT/ 1 MT, while Saturday�s series finale will start at noon CT/ 11 a.m. MT. The Miners (11-28, 5-10 C-USA) are currently tied with Southern Miss (5-10), while standing one game… Read More
Never Have, Never Will Join Drs. Jason Deitch and Tom Klapp as they lay out the rationale for remaining one of the few�drug-free options for improving health and wellbeing. Dr. Klapp says there are three drivers for chiropractors who are trying to bring drugs into the profession�all based on false premises: Schools teaching a medical/allopathic approach instead of the chiropractic… Read More
Related Articles IRVING, Texas- For his efforts toward a share of eighth place at the prestigious 71st Annual Western Intercollegiate, UTEP men�s golfer Charles Corner was named the Conference USA Golfer of the Week for the first time on Wednesday. �He�s [Corner] been playing great all spring, I�m very happy for him,� head coach Scott Lieberwirth said. �To get a… Read More
Several lumbar spine (lower back) disorders may cause sciatica. Sciatica is usually referred to as light to severe pain in the left or right leg. Occasionally doctors call a radiculopathy that is sciatica. Radiculopathy is a medical term used to spell out pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in legs or the arms caused by a nerve root issue. It's known… Read More