A new study shows that getting kids to eat healthy is best accomplished by setting a good example, rather than force or a rewards/punishment system. The study, helmed by scientists from the University of Michigan, focuses specifically on the eating habits of low-income parents and their children. Researchers found that children were more likely to […]
Barefoot Running Leads to Better Running Times (& More Injuries)
Earlier this week at the American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting, researchers reported that runners run faster using the barefoot running style. One study showed that runners who started running barefoot improved their one mile time by 20 seconds. But runners who transition into the barefoot style are also at risk of injuring […]
Calcaneal Fractures and Heel Surgery
Calcaneal injuries are challenging fractures for orthopedic surgeons to manage. The calcaneus, otherwise known as the heel bone, is the most commonly injured bone in the foot. This bone is usually fractured by falling from a high point and landing on the heel. I hear many stories of how patients injure their calcaneus. Here are some of the […]
Top 5 Reasons People Get Ankle Sprains
This basketball season we’ve been covering the numerous ankle sprains across the NBA. From Danny Granger, to Joakim Noah, to Ray Allen, there have been a lot of serious ankle injuries this season. But why do so many professional players sprain their ankles so often? To answer that question, let’s go over the top 5 […]
Jogging Leads to Longer Life
A recent study has found that those who jog regularly are likely to live longer than those who don’t. Danish researchers analyzed health and jogging patterns in adults aged 20-79. They studied each patient in two year periods in 1976, 1986, 1991, and 2001. Researchers found that subjects who ran at least an hour a […]
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