Lack of concentration and alertness may be attributed to late night snacking, according to researchers at the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at UPenn. Night owls may often raid the fridge around midnight, but researchers say that can be counter-intuitive to productivity. “Adults consume approximately 500 additional calories during late-night hours when they are […]
Which Shoes Make Foot Problems Worse?
If you have a current foot problem, you want to take steps to help relieve pain and symptoms, not exacerbate them. The problem is, most people don’t even realize that they are making their current foot condition worse. Today, with the help of an awesome infographic from Cleveland Clinic, we explore how your shoes are […]
Too Much Cushion Could Lead To Extra Pushin’
A new study found that maximalist shoes – running shoes designed with extra cushion to alleviate impact stress – could actually set you up for injury, contrary to manufacturer claims. We’ve talked about minimalist shoes on the blog before, but we’ve never really looked at the opposite side of the spectrum. Where minimalist shoes are designed […]
Obese Americans Now Outnumber Overweight Americans
Americans have reached a a big milestone, and not in a good way. A new report in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the number of obese Americans now outnumbers those who are merely overweight. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to come to their […]
Problems Associated With High Foot Arches
A high foot arch, also known as pes cavus or cavus foot, is a common foot condition that is difficult to prevent. Unlike ankle sprains for broken bones, a high arch is generally hereditary, and symptoms appear at an early age. Some people live life without complications from a high foot arch, but others need […]
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