Parking yourself in front of the TV may make you as likely to develop dementia as people genetically predisposed to the condition, a Canadian study suggests. In a study of more than 1,600 adults aged 65 and older, those who led a sedentary life seemed to have the same risk of developing dementia as those who carried the apolipoprotein E… Read More
At 89, Donald Tenbrunsel is a bit of a phenomenon. He surfs the internet with ease, happily converses on a broad range of timely topics, volunteers and reads regularly. Known as a "SuperAger," Tenbrunsel was part of a study that helped researchers discover what factors might set these super-sharp seniors apart from their peers. The secret? Brain scans showed they… Read More
At 89, Donald Tenbrunsel is a bit of a phenomenon. He surfs the internet with ease, happily converses on a broad range of timely topics, volunteers and reads regularly. Known as a "SuperAger," Tenbrunsel was part of a study that helped researchers discover what factors might set these super-sharp seniors apart from their peers. The secret? Brain scans showed they… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP track and field team had three different athletes rewarded for their spectacular performances last week at the Texas Relays; Tobi Amusan (female track), Lucia Mokrasova (female field) and Michael Saruni (co-male track) all earned Conference USA Athlete of the Week accolades in their respective events. For Amusan this is her second straight C-USA weekly honor after… Read More
Warm-up20 burpees subsequentlyGet someone and work-up for your biggest 30sec heavy cedar in 10min Strength:DeadliftDiscover H2 MetCon400m Workthirty OHS (135/95)(115/75)(75/55)40 GHD Sit-UpsCal Strip (50/40/30)forty Wall balls30 Sumo Lift Hi Draws (135/95)(115/75)(75/55)100 Double-Unders (sc 50+50 singles OR 30+100) Read More
Pain in the upper and/or mid back is not as common than lower back or neck pain. The upper back is called the thoracic spinal column, and it is the most secure part of the spine. The reach of movement in the upper back is limited because of the backbone�s attachments to the ribs (rib cage). Read More
The Global Health Index results are in, and Italians rank first as the world's healthiest people, according to Bloomberg. The secret to their longevity�seems to reside in their approach to nutrition, as a�based on pasta, bread, cheese, lean meat, and wine has them living well into their 80s. Read More
Turmeric is quickly becoming an "it" superfood. You've probably seen the ingredient�all over�Pinterest and Instagram in the form of�golden-hued lattes, soups, and vegan ice cream. It�was even called a "rising star" by Google Food Trends,�since�searches for turmeric jumped�a whopping�56% between November and January.�And as a nutritionist, I'm thrilled, since this healthy food trend is both delicious and backed by research.… Read More
In February, an immigration enforcement case in El Paso earned the attention of domestic violence advocates across the country. As the El Paso Times reported, an undocumented woman was detained by immigration officers right after she went to the courthouse to get a restraining order against a violent and abusive partner. Domestic violence advocates were horrified, worried that it would… Read More
Many people frequently seek medical attention to treat symptoms of back pain. Approximately three in four adults will experience some sort of back pain throughout their lifetime. Back pain is identified as a painful symptom which originates along the spine. From acute back pain to chronic back pain, the symptoms can often vary. Acute back pain is characterized as a… Read More
If you are here, I am sure you want to find a long lasting, effective, and natural treatment for scoliosis. This spinal deformity can be best treated by exercising regularly and staying active. Believe it or not, that constant backache will disappear like magic in few days! So, here are the top 10 best exercises for treating scoliosis that will… Read More
Even though obesity can indicate a risk for heart disease and diabetes in white people, it may not be as reliable for predicting these risks in other racial and ethnic groups, a U.S. study suggests. Almost one in three people with a healthy weight for their height based on a measurement known as body mass index (BMI) still had at… Read More
A combination of advanced scaffold material and so-called adult stem cells improves the healing of rotator cuff tendon tears over surgery alone, a study in rats suggests. “As an orthopedic shoulder and knee surgeon and chemical engineer, I think the combination of advanced materials and adult stem cells holds great promise,” Dr. Cato T. Laurencin from University of Connecticut in… Read More
What's the Connection? About 80% of patients visiting a chiropractor receive some type of spinal manipulation, while chiropractors offer a number of treatments for musculoskeletal conditions. Spinal manipulation is a distinctive type of hands on treatment (manual therapy) that's different from several other kinds of manual therapy such as massage and mobilization. While chiropractors sometimes consult with spinal manipulation as… Read More
Everyone has back pain it�s common and normal Back pain may be common, but it is not normal. It is so common that half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. That means there are potentially 150,000 people who suffer from back pain in the city of St. Louis alone. Low back pain is… Read More