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 […]
The Real Deal With High Heels
High heels have gotten a bad rap over the years. We’ve discussed the footwear on the blog before, but are heels really as bad as some say? High heels are an easy target for doctors and foot specialists. In fact, the study I’m about to reference was emailed to me with the subject title “High heels […]
Athletes Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast
New research suggests that athletes may see a decline in performance in the afternoon if they skip breakfast. “Whilst we know that consuming breakfast is likely to be the best dietary strategy in most situations to maximize exercise performance in the morning, we did not know how or if breakfast skipping/consumption influenced evening exercise performance in […]
Lace Your Shoes To Protect Your Feet!
Earlier this week we stumbled across this infographic that we just loved. The infographic shows you how to lace your running shoes to help protect your foot/give it extra room in the event you have a pre-existing condition, like a high arch or a wide foot. Here’s a quick guide of why the lacing techniques […]
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