We’re in the middle of a drug-addiction epidemic in the United States, and increasing numbers of overdoses — and fatalities — have a lot of people worried. Many addicts are in and out of treatment centers and go right back to drugs and alcohol. But Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers have been reporting remarkable success using an innovative form of music… Read More
A common virus in infancy could trigger a life-long allergy to gluten and lead to celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder which affects one in 133 people in the United States, researchers said Thursday. Celiac disease is caused when the body has an improper immune response -- much like an allergy -- to the protein gluten, found in wheat, rye, and… Read More
If you're thinking about adding a dog to the family, you have two good reasons to say "yes," say researchers from the University of Alberta. Their study found that babies from families with pets — 70 percent were dogs — had higher levels of two microbes that protect against allergies and obesity. There is a catch, though. "There's definitely a… Read More
Related Articles After a total of 38 runs during Saturday’s doubleheader, UTEP and WKU played seven scoreless frames before the top of the eighth. The Hilltoppers (22-21, 6-9 Conference USA) put up seven runs on seven hits to pull away from the Miners (11-28, 5-10 C-USA), 7-2, in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon at the Helen of Troy Softball… Read More
Related Articles The short-handed Miners kept it close, but could not hang on to Conference USA foe UTSA, falling 4-0 Sunday at the El Paso Tennis and Swim Club. The Miners, who played with only four players due to injury, are now 0-1 in conference, 4-12 overall on the season while the Roadrunners improved to 1-1 in conference, 11-8 overall.… Read More
Related Articles SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- Day one of the 71st Western Intercollegiate came to a close with the UTEP men’s golf team sitting in a tie for sixth. The Miners shot 11-over 361 in round one, where rain suspended the second round of the Intercollegiate. Play at the Pasatiempo Golf Club (par 70/6,615 yards) in Santa Cruz, Calif., will resume… Read More
Related Articles Registration for the highly-anticipated Miner Soccer Academy summer camps is now open; all camps are open to any and all entrants (only limited by number, age, grade and/or gender). As part of camp registration, each camper will receive a Miner Soccer Academy shirt and a custom UTEP soccer ball. For anyone who signs up for the first camp… Read More
Related Articles Senior Kaitlin Fifield pitched a complete-game victory and freshman Mallorie Cross registered a career-high three RBI as UTEP took care of WKU in six innings, 10-2, in the first game of aSaturday doubleheader at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Hilltoppers (21-21, 5-9 Conference USA) responded with an 18-8 (5) victory over the Miners (11-27, 5-9 C-USA)… Read More
As mentioned previously, we will be beginning a new programming “style” for the next few weeks. Marc and I will be focusing a lot on pulling strength and also be working towards optimizing your Murph time this year. Murph is May 29, which leaves us roughly 7 weeks to train for it. Expect at least 1 Metcon per week that… Read More
Related Articles MARICOPA, ARIZ. — A strong final round propelled the UTEP women’s golf team to a sixth-place tie at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic on Friday at the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. The Miners shot 294 on Friday, giving them a two-day, 54-hole total of 899 (300-305-294). UC Irvine was champion of the 18-team event (296-290-288-874), with Sacramento State… Read More
Massage is a popular therapy used to relieve fluid retention, spasms, inflammation, muscle tension, pains and stiffness. Other benefits include improved circulation (blood and lymph), general flexibility, range of movement, and increased tissue elasticity (eg, scar tissue). Another kind of massage contains full-body massage, which often leaves the patient feeling relaxed and free of anxiety. Read More
Strapless dresses. Destination getaways. Bachelorette parties. Wedding season festivities come with many opportunities to dress up and bare all. Whether you’re looking to get fit for your own special day or trying to sculpt for a BFF’s, this 10-minute HIIT workout from Nike trainer Lauren Williams will do the trick (and then some). Ready to get your heart rate way,… Read More
Physical therapists (PT's) are healthcare professionals who treat patients of all ages with back or neck ailments. Your spine surgeon, physiatrist, orthopaedist, primary care physician, or neurosurgeon may refer you to a physical therapist as portion of your non-operative plan of treatment. An organized physical therapy plan may be an intrinsic portion of your after-care following back surgery. PT's practice… Read More
Many people in the United States will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime, whether it's a temporary or chronic issue. However, a great percentage of individuals with this debilitating complication are overweight or obese. Fortunately, research has demonstrated that weight loss can have a considerable effect towards relieving symptoms of back pain. Weight loss programs can be… Read More
If you�re like most Americans, health is the most important aspect of your life that needs improving. Without adequate health and well-being, you can kiss most of your other goals goodbye. Declining health and vitality rob you of the energy you need to achieve your personal or professional goals. With that in mind, I�ve created a series of simple practices�the… Read More