Virtual Reality Could Help Prevent Falls in the Elderly
Researchers in the USA have developed an ingenious system that uses virtual reality to help prevent falls by…
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Foods Labeled as Healthy Aren’t Necessarily Healthier
Food products that claim to have no-fat, no-sugar, low-fat or reduced-salt aren't necessarily healthier,…
Fattest US Cities: Did Your Hometown Make New Ranking?
Seattle, take a bow. Jackson, hit the gym. A new study ranking the nation’s 100 fattest cities has found…
Common Nutrient in Food Tied to Risky Blood Clotting
A nutrient in meat and eggs may conspire with gut bacteria to make the blood more prone to clotting, a small study…
Diet Products Can Make You Fat
When you're on a diet, you may gravitate to the "diet" food section at the supermarket, but beware: Diet foods can…
Pregnant Women Need Routine Blood Pressure Checks
Pregnant women should get their blood pressure checked at each prenatal visit to screen for preeclampsia, a…
Are Back Pain Medications Ruining Your Sleep?
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at back pain medications and their effect on sleep.
Can you…
The Impact of Exercise on Brain Health
Can a new exercise regimen boost your brain health if you're over 50?
Possibly, suggests a new research review that…
Eating Fruits & Vegetables Can Protect Against COPD
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for everyone -- and may even help current and former smokers avoid…
Experimental Arthritis Drug Kevzara Approved
A European Medicines Agency panel said on Friday it recommended granting marketing approval to Sanofi and…
Love Chocolate? Blame Your Genes: Study
Your tendency to indulge in chocolate, go heavy on salt, or eat veggies may be tied to certain gene variants, a new…
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El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines scoliosis.
We all have curves in our backs, but scoliosis…
How Healthcare Specialists Diagnose Sciatica
Call your spine specialist in case you feel you may have developed sciatica. (Should you not already have a…
Forget Your BMI & Focus On This Measurement Instead
When it comes to determining whether a person is overweight, body mass index (BMI) is the most widely used measure…
Why Am I Hungry? Bizarre Things Stoking Your Hunger
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez & Athletic Fitness Trainer Daniel Alvarado take a look at why people…
Popular Health Fads May Not Actually be Healthy
Juicing may be a popular health fad, but evidence suggests it could actually be detrimental to a good diet. The…
Do Sit-Stand Desks Help Burn Calories Without Causing Back Pain?
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez takes a look at sit/stand desks to see if they help with back pain and…
5 Top Conditions That Shorten Lives and are Preventable
More bad news for plus-sized Americans: Obesity is the leading cause of preventable life-years lost in the nation,…
8 Healthy Foods That Don’t Deserve Their Bad Reputations
It’s hard to overcome a bad reputation — even for food! But some edibles once deemed to be health hazards have been…
Can Sciatica Cause Pain In Arms?
El Paso, TX. Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez examines if sciatica can radiate to the arms.
Muscular pain that comes…
A Parent’s Role in Preventing ACL Injury In Your Child Athlete
If you have a child who plays sports, then you share my excitement for them when they play the game. You probably…
Want More Energy? Skip the Coffee, Opt for the Stairs
Need an energy boost during the afternoon at the office? A jolt of caffeine isn't as effective as walking up and…