Parkinson's disease can cause tremors, stiffness and trouble with walking. But a new study suggests that regular exercise can slow the progression of the disease. Even those with advanced Parkinson's can benefit from activity, the study authors said. The research included more than 3,400 patients in North America, the Netherlands and Israel who were followed for more than two years.… Read More
It may be tempting to latch on to the latest diet fad like juicing or going gluten-free to lose weight or achieve other health goals. But when it comes to heart health, doctors say sticking with old standbys like fruits, veggies and olive oil is still the best approach. To see what kind of diet patterns might be the most… Read More
This article originally appeared on Time.com.� Running is a great workout, and it comes with all of the heart-strengthening benefits of aerobic exercise. But doing it for long distances�like in a marathon�may come with unintended health consequences. A small new study finds that marathon runners can experience short-term kidney injury after the race. In the study, published in the American… Read More
Our very own Andres Acosta made his way across the Borderland this week, taking in the most interesting games and shooting the action. Check out his work in this week�s �Story in Many Pics� Austin Vs El Paso- EPHS Centennial Celebration Chapin Huskies vs Bowie Bears, Chapin Huskies vs Bowie Bears, Austin Vs El Paso- EPHS Centennial Celebration Chapin Huskies… Read More
If You�re Craving Something Sweet It�s easy to get a quick sugar fix from foods that might be lying around (hello, blueberry muffins in the office kitchenette). Chances are, though, that you're already eating way too much sugar; the average person takes in 22 teaspoons of�sugar daily�more than three times the amount suggested by the American Heart Association. A growing… Read More
Mediterranean Diet An Estimated 86 Million Americans Are At Risk For Type 2 Diabetes But nearly 90 percent of them don�t know it. Doctors say adhering to a Mediterranean diet may help to reverse your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The Mediterranean diet, which is especially popular from Spain and Italy to Greece and the Middle East, largely… Read More
The heat in the drinks can dramatically reduce the effects of tablets It can even kill the �friendly� bacteria in probiotic foods such as yoghurts Around 46 per cent of British adults take daily vitamin supplements � In these health-conscious times, millions of us wash down a vitamin pill as part of our breakfast routine. But it seems we may… Read More
The owner of a Houston health clinic pled guilty to insurance fraud after billing for medical services � often provided to injured employees � despite having no licensed medical staff at the clinic. Instead, investigators found that the clinic was using foreign medical students to provide care. Rosemary Phelan, the owner of Rose�s Houston Healthcare Clinic, entered a guilty plea… Read More
The calming poses and meditation of yoga may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to beating depression, new research suggests. Researchers found that weekly sessions of yoga and deep breathing exercises helped ease symptoms of the common condition. They believe the practice may be an alternative or complementary therapy for tough-to-treat cases of depression. The intervention seemed… Read More
Many people enjoy spending quality time in the comfort of their own homes. As a matter of fact, a majority of Americans devote up to 90 percent of their time indoors but unfortunately, this may actually be causing more harm than good. According to a 2009 research study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the average household contains… Read More
Meditation and other forms of mental training are becoming more and more popular each year. The rise of the number of practitioners is undeniable proof about the importance of this mental exercise. The term is mostly associated with religious connotations, but the truth is, contrary to popular belief, this practice is very helpful and should be done on a daily… Read More
Astaxanthin, a red pigment found mostly in marine life, can switch on a variation of the FOXO3 gene, which protects against aging, say scientists from the University of Hawaii. "All of us have the FOXO3 gene, which protects against aging in humans," said Bradley Willcox, M.D. "But about one in three persons carry a version of the FOXO3 gene that… Read More
High-intensity exercise may help older adults reverse certain aspects of the "cellular" aging process, a new study suggests. It's no secret that regular exercise is healthy for young and old alike. But researchers said the new findings point to particular benefits from "high-intensity interval training" for older adults. That's the type of workout that combines brief bursts of vigorous exercise… Read More
Any marathoner will tell you that the grueling 26-mile races can do a number on the hips, knees, ankles and feet. Now, a small study suggests that these tests of endurance are also tough on the kidneys. "Marathon runners demonstrate transient or reverse short-term kidney injury," said Dr. Chirag Parikh, professor of medicine at Yale University. In his study of… Read More
Related Articles The UTEP softball team registered 21 hits in it two contests against NM State, but the Aggies (12-16) took both games, 8-4 and 13-4 (5), on a chilly and windy Tuesday night at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Miners (8-23, 3-6 Conference USA) will continue league action at UTSA on April 1-2, followed by a pair… Read More