The medical world is full of complex language, and it can be difficult to comprehend what you’re dealing with when your doctor says you need an ankle arthrodesis or you have hallux rigidus. Today, we’re going to shed light on some of the more common medical terms you might hear in a foot and ankle […]
Weight Loss Helps Stave Off Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Although it probably doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that your knees are healthier when they don’t have to shoulder excess weight, new research published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research found that weight loss can help prevent symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. For the study, researchers examined the health records of 353 overweight […]
What is Haglund’s Deformity, and How is it Treated?
Haglund’s Deformity is categorized by a bony enlargement on the back of a person’s heel, and it’s often brought upon by our own doing. Today, we take a closer look at the condition and how it can be prevented and treated. Causes and Symptoms of Haglund’s Deformity Haglund’s Deformity develops when the bony enlargement on […]
Obesity Rates in US Reach New High
Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that more than 30 percent of adults in the United States are classified as obese, marking a new high (or low). According to the CDC, 30.4 percent of Americans are classified as obese, and that number is up from 29.8 percent in 2014. The numbers […]
Your Feet Can Help Slow Down Cancer Growth
New research suggests that getting up on your feet and going for a run may help slow the growth of cancer cells. The study, again conducted on a small sample of mice, uncovered that the running-related adrenaline surge mice received during and after a run helped mobilize immune cells in the bloodstream to attack cancerous […]
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