It’s not easy to run at the same pace as you did when you were young, but new research suggests that strengthening your feet and ankles can help your maintain your running speed as you age. The study, conducted by researchers at East Carolina University and Wake Forest University, indicates that calf and ankle weakness […]
1 In 3 Kids Eat Fast Food On Any Given Day
Childhood obesity is a growing concern in the US, and findings from a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may suggest why. According to a new study, kids consume 12 percent of their calories from fast-food restaurants, and one in three kids eat fast foot on any given day. The report suggests […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Heart Disease
A new study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology suggests that poor sleep quality may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Researchers believe that inadequate sleep was associated with heightened levels of calcium in the coronary arteries and arterial stiffness. “Inadequate sleep is a common problem and a likely source of poor health, […]
Ankle Injuries and the Buster Posey Rule
Major rule changes in sports don’t come along often, but when they do, it’s usually because of incidents involving high profile athletes. The words Tuck Rule and Tom Brady have become synonymous, and just two years ago, Major League Baseball announced that home-plate collisions would be banned after one of their biggest up-and-coming stars suffered […]
College Students With Ankle Instability Are Less Active
School is under way, and that means college campuses are full once again. Last week we shared some tips on how college students can avoid gaining weight by staying active on campus, but now we’ve learned of a related study that can help students stay active. According to new research, college-aged students who suffer from […]
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