New research suggests that an increase in fat, not total body mass index, was a better indicator of an increased risk of foot pain. To come to this conclusion, researchers analyzed health data and the presence of foot pain in a large number of individuals over the course of 12 years. Researchers asked patients to reveal […]
High School A Trying Time For Teens’ Feet
High school can be a particularly painful time for a teen’s feet, yet main kids ignore or power through the pain instead of having it examined. “Only about half of teens believe that feet are important to their overall health and many are living with foot pain,” said Jodie Sengstock, who works as a podiatrist […]
5 Ways To Avoid The Freshman 15
College campuses are once again filling up with students, and classes start within the next few weeks. Going off to college is a huge step in a person’s journey to adulthood, but the pressure of a new setting and harder classes can lead people to make some poor health choices. Today, we share five tips to […]
Parents’ Weight Could Impact Child’s Eating Habits
A study conducted right here in the Twin Cities uncovered that adolescents are more likely to face food restrictions or pressure to eat depending on the weight of their parents. To better understand how a parent’s weight impacted child eating patterns, Dr. Jerica Berge of the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis decided to […]
How Moving Your Feet Can Improve Your Brain
Keeping your brain sharp may start with your feet, according to a new study. Dr. Jeffery Burns, lead researcher at Kansas University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, wanted to see if he could discover the optimal dose of exercise for brain health. For his study, Dr. Burns recruited 100 individuals over the age of 65 and split […]
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