High heels have gotten a bad rap over the years. We’ve discussed the footwear on the blog before, but are heels really as bad as some say? High heels are an easy target for doctors and foot specialists. In fact, the study I’m about to reference was emailed to me with the subject title “High heels […]
Causes and Treatment of Black Toenails
If you jam your toe hard enough or drop something heavy on your toenail, odds are you’ll end up with a black or bruised toenail. Are these injuries severe? Do they need medical attention? We discuss the causes and treatment below. Causes of Black Toenails When your toenail suffers extreme trauma, blood pools underneath the […]
Arthritis Worsens Other Chronic Conditions
A study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggests that arthritis worsens symptoms for other chronic health issues. While the relationship was previously known, researchers say just how much of an impact arthritis has on other conditions was under-appreciated, and they suggest the findings should impact treatment strategies. “[People with arthritis and one or […]
Athletes Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast
New research suggests that athletes may see a decline in performance in the afternoon if they skip breakfast. “Whilst we know that consuming breakfast is likely to be the best dietary strategy in most situations to maximize exercise performance in the morning, we did not know how or if breakfast skipping/consumption influenced evening exercise performance in […]
Lace Your Shoes To Protect Your Feet!
Earlier this week we stumbled across this infographic that we just loved. The infographic shows you how to lace your running shoes to help protect your foot/give it extra room in the event you have a pre-existing condition, like a high arch or a wide foot. Here’s a quick guide of why the lacing techniques […]
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