A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics suggests that judo training may help prevent flat feet and related foot deformities in children. Although the study doesn’t prove causation, researchers uncovered that boys who practiced judo had significantly higher foot arches and better balance than a group of boys who didn’t practice the […]
Runners Should Seek Comfort Over Other Factors In Running Shoes
A new scientific review suggests that runners should seek comfort over other technical criteria, like shoes designed to reduce strike force or over/under pronation. According to the new findings, many runners overthink their feet needs when purchasing a pair of running shoes. Nowadays companies are pitching all sorts of shoe advancements, like minimalist shoes, shoes with extra […]
Picky Eaters May Have Higher Risk For Depression
Children who are very particular about what they eat may be at a heightened risk for social anxiety and depression, according to a new study. According to researchers, preschoolers who were classified as severely selective eaters were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with social anxiety, depression and generalized anxiety disorders than non-picky […]
Social Media May Be Causing Mental Health Issues in Teens
Social media is a wonderful tool for so many people. For me, I use it to connect with current and prospective patients, and to share stories from my blog. But social media is far from perfect, and new research shows that teens should distance themselves from heavy social media use, as it can cause mental […]
Fatherhood Could Increase Stress On Feet
Fatherhood is a truly rewarding experience, but not so much for your feet, according to a study out of Northwestern University. That’s because your feet will likely be shouldering more weight – and we’re not talking about holding your newborn. In a study of more than 10,000 men from adolescence into adulthood, researchers uncovered that […]
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