Wouldn’t it be nice if adults could have recess like school children? We could get outside for a little bit each day and explore the world around us while enjoying the nice weather, all while improving our mental and physical health. There’s no doubt that recess is an integral part of a child’s development, but […]
Why Do Heel Spurs Develop?
Do you have a dull ache in one or both of your heels? Are you experiencing some soreness or pulsing discomfort every time you put pressure on your heel? If so, you may be dealing with the formation of a heel spur in your foot. But why do these heel spurs develop, and more importantly, […]
Don’t Look To Blue Zones For Health Advice
Have you ever heard of a blue zone? The term was coined by Dan Buettner, an award-winning journalist and National Geographic Fellow in 2004, and it relates to the blue pen he used to circle areas on a map where people in a certain location have a much longer average life span than others. Some […]
Most Doctors Take Limited Time Off And Work During Vacation
New research on the JAMA Network Open found that the majority of doctors take less than three weeks of vacation a year, and that a staggering amount perform patient care tasks while they are on vacation, providing more evidence as to why burnout rates continue to climb in the medical profession. A survey of more […]
Going Barefoot All Day – Can It Cause Foot Problems?
Although many places require shoes to be worn upon entry, it’s possible that some days you have the chance to go barefoot for most or all of the day. Is it a good idea to go barefoot for extended stretches, or could all this time without shoes actually increase our risk of an injury? In […]
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