A new study conducted by sport scientists at Stellenbosch University suggests that practicing barefoot could help prevent Netball injuries. Before we get into the study, you’re probably saying to yourself, “What the heck is Netball?” I said the same thing when I got a Google Alert about the study. You can check out the video […]
Leg Tests Help Predict Hip Fractures in Women
Two leg tests may be able to predict a postmenopausal woman’s likelihood of suffering a hip fracture, according to a 15-year study presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research annual meeting. The first test involves standing on one leg for 10 seconds, and the second test requires a person to squat down […]
Foot Sensory Issues Could Be Precursor To Heart Attack
Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
Interrupted Sleep May Increase Dementia Risk
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You may be putting yourself at a greater risk for developing dementia, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2014. For their study, researchers tracked a large cohort of mostly male individuals to see if interrupted sleep led to an increased likelihood of developing dementia. […]
Heart Disease Study Saves Americans $37.1 Billion
A $260 million trial aimed at determining the effects of combined hormone therapy (cHT) as a prevention strategy for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has resulted in a net economic gain of $37.1 billion, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. When all was said and done the trial uncovered that […]
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