New research published by the Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research found that taking care of foot problems can help prevent seniors from suffering a painful fall injury. For their study, researchers analyzed data from the Framingham Foot Study, which examined the relation between the presence of foot pain and fall injuries in seniors. The study […]
The 5 Most Common Heat-Related Marathon Injuries
Race season is just getting into full swing, and that means doctors, EMTs and medically-trained volunteers will soon be taking up residence in medical tents during some upcoming marathons. Medical tent supervisors are well-versed in what signs and symptoms to look for in injured runners, but do you know what injuries fell most marathoners? Interestingly, […]
New Tool May Help Predict Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A new temperature-monitoring foot mat that can predict the development of diabetic foot ulcers could be the next big technological advancement in diabetic foot care. The technology is still in its infancy, but it’s producing some successful results. According to the research, the temperature-monitoring foot mat was able to correctly detect 97 percent of impending nontraumatic […]
Use Your Feet, Not Caffeine, For That Afternoon Energy Boost
We’ve all hit that proverbial post-lunch wall at the office at one point or another. You can’t just doze off for 30 minutes, so what do most people do in order to find that energy boost to get them through the end of the work day? They reach for a cup of coffee or a caffeinated […]
Dancing Your Way To A Sharper Brain
Not too long ago, we ran a blog post that suggested that you could run your way to a sharper brain. Now, new research says your brain may experience similar benefits by spending time line dancing or doing the salsa. According to a new study, individuals who participated in a dance routine showed improved neurological […]
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