A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found there were four key lifestyle attributes associated with a lowered risk of mortality. For their study, researchers surveyed 6,229 adults between the ages of 44 and 84. Patients were given a lifestyle score ranging from 0-4, with 4 being the most categorically healthy. In order […]
5 Tips to Help Prevent Accidental Drownings This Summer
Your children are likely only a few days away from finishing school for the year, and with summer vacation comes trips to the local pool or water park. Swimming at the beach or at a friend’s pool can be a great way to stay cool during the warm summer months, but these peaceful places can […]
Dealing with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Amanda Siebe was just another twenty-something trying to make ends meet by working overtime at a restaurant when she suffered what she thought was a rather innocuous ankle sprain. By her own account, Amanda had grown up outdoors, often hiking, camping, whitewater rafting and leading Boy and Girl Scout groups, so she was no stranger […]
Bunions: Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Everybody wants to look good in a pair of shoes, but sometimes our favorite pair isn’t exactly a perfect fit for our feet. If people constantly wear ill-fitting shoes, it puts your feet in a continual state of stress. Over time, the stress can damage the joints in your toes, and it is especially common […]
Study Finds Foot Disorders May Be Hereditary
A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School found that some common foot disorders, such as bunions, claw toe and hammer toe might be hereditary. The study, led by Dr. Marian Hannan, examined 1,370 individuals in order to determine if certain foot disorders where passed on from generation to generation. The average age of a […]
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