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 […]
The Economics of Workplace Weight Loss
If you work in a workplace that’s similar to the majority of America, odds are your employer offers some sort of “healthy lifestyle” incentive program. Whether it’s in the form of giving insurance incentives to non-smokers or more money into a Health Savings Account for hitting daily step goals, new research suggests that roughly 80 […]
Running Offers More Brain Benefits Than Lifting Weights
New research on the benefits of different types of exercise shows that running helps boost brain activity compared to other types of workouts, like lifting weights. The research, conducted on rats, examined how three different types of workouts affected brain activity. The three workout methods were: Sustained aerobic exercise (running) High-intensity interval training Lifting weights […]
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