Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
Sports Drinks Have Few Health Benefits
A study by researchers at the University of Otago found that sugary sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade offer few health benefits while putting kids at risk for diabetes, tooth decay and childhood obesity. Staying hydrated is key to preforming your best during a game, but researchers feared that too many children are reaching for […]
The Amazing Story of Richie Parker
A friend of mine recently sent me a video that told the story of Richie Parker, a man who does more with his feet than most people do with their hands. Due to a non-genetic birth defect, Parker was born without arms. Determined to overcome his condition, Parker set out to do things everyone else […]
The Misconceptions about Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Anyone who regularly reads this blog knows that I’m not a fan of cosmetic foot surgery. Every so often I have to explain to a patient why I will not preform the foot “facelift” operation they so desperately covet. My explanation is clear and concise. If you aren’t experiencing pain in your foot before the […]
Run Your Way To A Longer Life
Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running, even in very small amounts, provides similar health benefits to those who run regularly throughout the week. For their study, researchers examined more than 50,000 participants between the ages of 18 and 100 over a period of 15 years. Each individual […]
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