It’s time to ditch the skinny jeans, as health experts say the tight-fitting jeans can be damaging to your health. Although they may be “in style,” our blog has never been one to put fashion ahead of your health. We’ve come around a bit on high heels, so long as you wear them in moderation, […]
Arthritis Worsens Other Chronic Conditions
A study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggests that arthritis worsens symptoms for other chronic health issues. While the relationship was previously known, researchers say just how much of an impact arthritis has on other conditions was under-appreciated, and they suggest the findings should impact treatment strategies. “[People with arthritis and one or […]
Predicting Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Fractures and falls in seniors can be avoided with prevention techniques, but identifying high-risk individuals isn’t always easy. Doctors can conduct bone mineral density (BMD) scans, but new research suggests that something as simple as age may be just as useful in predicting fracture likelihood. To conduct their study, researchers at Thomas Jefferson University examined […]
Stubbed Toes vs. Broken Toes
If you’re like most people, you’ve stubbed your big toe at one time or another. It doesn’t matter whether you stubbed it on your dining room table or the door frame, it’s going to hurt. Sometimes you can just walk it off, while other times the pain lingers for days. Today, we take a look at […]
How To Treat and Prevent Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is a common skin infection that occurs on your feet and between your toes. Despite its name, athlete’s foot doesn’t have to occur in your foot; it can grow in other areas of your body, like your palms or groin. That said, the vast majority of cases occur in your feet, and the […]
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