Vitamin D helps with a number of different functions inside your body, and it’s unique in that it can be produced in your skin when exposed to sunlight. However, you can also take Vitamin D supplements, which have been shown to increase muscle strength and bone development in people who are Vitamin D deficient. Vitamin […]
Preventing Blisters and Black Toenails During Spring Runs
The weather is finally cooperating here in Minnesota, and that means more people will soon be taking their workouts outdoors. Those first few spring runs can feel great, but they can also be painful if you end up with blisters or black toenails. Today, we take a closer look at how to prevent these common […]
Digital Socks Could Prevent Diabetic Foot Problems
A digital health company is aiming to reduce the number of diabetic foot complications and amputations by developing a wearable “smart sock.” The sock, developed by the California-based Siren, is a combination diabetic detection and monitoring system. The key feature is that the sock can continuously track foot temperature. Changes in foot temperature helps to […]
Less Than Half Of Youth Concussions The Result Of Organized Sports
Preventing concussions among teens and children will need to extend beyond organized sports, as new research suggests they only account for about 40 percent of reported concussions. A lot of focus recently has been on preventing head injuries in youth sports, and while it’s certainly something we should be focusing on, it’s not the only […]
Why Won’t Cuts On My Feet Heal?
Cuts on your feet can be problematic and hurt with each step you take. When you’re young and able-bodied, these cuts and sores usually heal relatively quickly. However, when you get older, you may notice that those same wounds don’t heal very fast, and some of them seem to linger for a long time. So […]
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