Related Articles Both UTEP Athletic Director Bob Stull and Women’s Basketball Coach Keitha Adams released statements Wednesday night regarding Adams leaving UTEP for Wichita State University. UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull: “Keitha was one of my first hires and has been with us for 16 years. She has done an absolutely unbelievable job. We hate to see her leave, but… Read More
Female soccer players suffer the highest rate of concussions among all high school athletes in the United States, a new study finds. Concussions: "While American football has been both scientifically and colloquially associated with the highest concussion rates, our study found that girls, and especially those who play soccer, may face a higher risk," said study author Dr. Wellington Hsu.… 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
There's no evidence that a growing trend called whole body cryotherapy is effective, but it does pose a number of risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. In whole body cryotherapy, people are placed in an enclosed space and exposed to vapors that reach ultra-low temperatures ranging from minus 200 to minus 300 degrees Fahrenheit, typically for two… 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
Pain In the U.S. 25.3 million American adults suffer from daily pain 23.4 million American adults report a lot of pain Citation: Nahin RL. Estimates of pain prevalence and severity in adults: United States, 2012. Journal of Pain. 2015;16(8):769-780. Visit nccih.nih.gov/health/pain  for more information. When we feel pain, some of us reach for a pain remedy—something quick and easy. While… 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
Focusing too much on playing one favorite sport probably isn't a good idea for kids under 12, researchers report. That's because specializing in a single sport seems to increase a child's risk of injury, researchers say. "Young athletes should participate in one competitive sport per season, and take at least three months off (non-consecutive) from competition per year," said the… Read More
As kids play sports like soccer and football with more frequency and force, many are damaging their knees, a new study finds. A common knee injury -- an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear -- has steadily increased among 6- to 18-year-olds in the United States, rising more than 2 percent a year over the last two decades, researchers report. These… Read More
Synopsis: Finding the right healthcare provider for you isn’t always easy, especially if they aren’t in the mainstream. This article provides tips and strategies for people looking to find a healthcare provider that will meet their specific needs.  The term “alternative healthcare,†sometimes lumped into CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) isn’t always associated with good things in the general… Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most prominent autoimmune arthritis. It is caused by a defective immune system that causes your defense system to target your joint linings. It affects the wrist and small joints of your hands, including the knuckles, other joints in your fingers and can eventually spread to your knees too. It is considered one of the most… Read More
Though the most visible kinesiology tape users might be professional athletes, Olympians, or weekend warriors – a much smaller clientele is also proving the advantages of this unique treatment. With a special line designed for sensitive skin and playful prints and colors that will speak to the sticker and Band-Aid loving child, it’s not surprising that kinesiology tape is quickly… Read More
Related Articles Irving, Texas – UTEP sophomore Tobi Amusan was named the Conference USA Track Co-Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon. In her first outdoor race of the season, the sprinter ran the nation’s fastest time this year in the 100m hurdles (12.63). Before the race could start there was a 30-minute delay due… Read More
Most of us already know that eating less and moving more are the keys to dropping extra pounds. But if you're already doing everything right and can't seem to lose weight or are even gaining it you may have a hidden health condition that's sabotaging your efforts. And the symptoms may be so subtle that even your doctor can miss… Read More
Let’s chat about chiropractic and pregnancy. For those of you that didn’t read my last post, What I Wish I Would’ve Known the First Time Around, I am the daughter of a chiropractor. My dad, Dr. Robert J. Natusch, Jr, DC, recently retired after near 40 years with offices in Northern New Jersey. My brother and sister-in-law are both licensed… Read More