New findings published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that you can have too much of a good thing when it comes to running and exercise. According to a statistical analysis of frequent runners, individuals who run 30 miles or more a week have a significantly higher mortality rate than those who run less. Researchers […]
49ers’ Kaepernick Reveals Details About 2013 Foot Injury
If the San Francisco 49ers want to make another run at the NFC Championship game, they’ll have to put their best foot forward. That foot may be the fully healed left foot of quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Speaking openly for the first time about the injury, Kaepernick revealed that he suffered a chipped bone in his forefoot and […]
Ankle Replacement Can Get You Back On Your Feet
According to a report by ABC 30 in California, more than 50 million Americans are affected by some form of arthritis. Roughly 10 percent, or 5 million of those individuals suffer from arthritis of the ankle. Arthritis of the ankle can cause a variety of different symptoms, including: Pain, both while standing and in non-weightbearing […]
The Dangers of the Ice Bucket Challenge
Despite the overly ominous title of this post, the Ice Bucket Challenge is a pretty safe and fun way to raise awareness and donations for those battling ALS. For those of you who haven’t heard, the Ice Bucket Challenge involves dumping a bucket of ice cold water over your head. Once you complete the challenge […]
Foot Sensory Issues Could Be Precursor To Heart Attack
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, […]
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