New research suggests that an increase in fat, not total body mass index, was a better indicator of an increased risk of foot pain. To come to this conclusion, researchers analyzed health data and the presence of foot pain in a large number of individuals over the course of 12 years. Researchers asked patients to reveal […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Heart Disease
A new study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology suggests that poor sleep quality may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Researchers believe that inadequate sleep was associated with heightened levels of calcium in the coronary arteries and arterial stiffness. “Inadequate sleep is a common problem and a likely source of poor health, […]
Ankle Injuries and the Buster Posey Rule
Major rule changes in sports don’t come along often, but when they do, it’s usually because of incidents involving high profile athletes. The words Tuck Rule and Tom Brady have become synonymous, and just two years ago, Major League Baseball announced that home-plate collisions would be banned after one of their biggest up-and-coming stars suffered […]
Tips For Keeping Your Feet Healthy When Hiking
Estimates suggest that nearly 40 million Americans will go hiking this year. Exploring nature in all its beauty can be very enjoyable, but not if you suffer a foot or ankle injury. Today, we explore some ways to keep your feet injury-free while hiking. Hiking and Foot Safety Hiking-related injuries come in all shapes and sizes, […]
High School A Trying Time For Teens’ Feet
High school can be a particularly painful time for a teen’s feet, yet main kids ignore or power through the pain instead of having it examined. “Only about half of teens believe that feet are important to their overall health and many are living with foot pain,” said Jodie Sengstock, who works as a podiatrist […]
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