Exercise is essential for all children, but it’s especially important for kids who are overweight. That said, new research suggests overweight children should opt for non-weight bearing exercises in order to avoid certain foot problems caused by overstress. Researchers suggest overweight children are at a heightened risk for foot pain and discomfort because they typically have fatter and […]
Study Says You’re Only As Old As You Feel
Conquistador Juan Ponce de León spent his life looking for the Fountain of Youth, but new research suggests the key to feeling youthful may all be in our heads. Researchers from the University College in London and the International Longevity Centre-UK said individuals who feel older than their age are more likely to die than those […]
Thousands Injured in Tanning Beds Each Year
You’ve likely heard that tanning beds have been cited as a reason for inflating skin cancer rates, but researchers also suggest the booths cause thousands of immediate injuries every year. Tanning bed injuries have significantly decreased from a decade ago, but nearly 2,000 people were injured in tanning beds in 2012. 1,957 tanners visited emergency […]
Americans: Waistlines Up, Exercise Down
Americans saw their waistlines increase last year due in large part to the fact that people are exercising less, according to a report by the United Health Foundation. The concerning data is a reversal from 2012 data that suggested Americans we’re starting to fight back against obesity. The nationwide results show that Americans are becoming […]
Knee Surgery Could Increase Arthritis Risk
A new study claims that undergoing surgery to repair a meniscal tear in the knee could increase a person’s risk of developing arthritis. The findings, presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, say that meniscus surgery could contribute to cartilage loss and an elevated risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee. For […]
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