Executives in the athletic shoe industry are always looking for new ways to market their product, but the recent surge in “motion-controlled” shoes that limit foot pronation may actually be doing more harm than good. The new motion-controlled athletic shoes were created to correct the inward-tilting motion of the legs after they make contact with […]
Office Treadmills Increase Productivity and Employee Health
A University of Minnesota study found walking on a treadmill while working not only boosted employee health and wellness, but it also led to an increase in productivity. Avner Ben-Ner, a Work and Organizations professor at the Carson School of Management, conducted the study which sought to uncover the benefits of treadmills in the workplace. […]
6 Tips To Speed Up Your Recovery After An Operation
Dr. Silverman recently converted one of his previous posts into an interactive slideshow that shares some tips for speeding up your recovery time after foot surgery. Check out the slideshow below, and feel free to share it with any of your friends who are having surgery in the future! 6 Tips To Recover From Surgery […]
Stethoscopes Can Carry Dangerous Bacteria
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings discovered that while many doctors regularly and rigorously wash their hands and change gloves throughout the day, many forget to clean a crucial instrument in their arsenal; their stethoscope. Didier Pittet, director of the Infection Control Program at the University of Geneva Hospital and lead author of […]
Childhood Obesity Rate Drops 43 Percent
Federal health authorities shared some encouraging news yesterday when they announced that the obesity rate among 2- to 5-year-old children has dropped 43 percent over the past decade. Officials said the decrease marked the first broad decline in the epidemic that has been linked to lifelong health issues like heart disease, stoke and hypertension. The […]
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