Barefoot running has become more popular over the last couple years, but exercise enthusiasts who enjoy running without shoes are finding it difficult to get their workout in during the cold winter months. Cold temperatures have forced barefoot runners to find a gym that can accommodate their workout, but many gyms have banned barefoot running […]
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Heart Health
A new study found that a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by as much as 30% in people who are at a high risk for developing heart disease, as compared to people who switched to a diet low in fat. Researchers presented their findings at the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition. […]
Double-Jointed Teens at Higher Risk for Musculoskeletal Pain
A new British study suggests that adolescents with joint hypermobility are at a greater risk for developing certain types of musculoskeletal pain later in life, especially if they are obese. Joint hypermobility at age 14, sometimes commonly referred to as “double jointedness”, led to increased musculoskeletal pain four years later in the ankle and foot, […]
The Availability of Sugar and the Impact on Diabetes Rates
A recent Public Library of Science study revealed that increased sugar in a populations food supply was linked to higher diabetes rates independent of rates of obesity. The study looked at sugar availability and medical data from 175 countries over the past ten years. They found that high sugar levels can cause diabetes, irrespective of […]
Gradual Change Needed When Switching Running Shoes
A recent 10-week study found that 10 of 19 runners who switched to the Vibram FiveFingers running shoe showed signs of foot bone injury, while only one in 17 runners who wore conventional shoes exhibited the same injuries. Background To understand the effects of the Vibram FiveFingers shoe, researchers divided recreational runners into two groups. […]
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