Shin splints are a common ailment that affects runners, but another common complaint I hear is that people are suffering from pain on the top of their feet during or after a run. If you haven’t suffered a forceful trauma to the area, odds are it is being caused by an issue with the tendons […]
More Children Dealing With Chronic Conditions
New research out of the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that a growing number of children are dealing with chronic health issues. To understand how finances and child health were related, researches examined income reports and parent-completed health surveys. After comparing the income information and health assessments, researchers found that rates of asthma and attention-deficit […]
A Guide To Caring For Your Feet When Hiking
Whether you’re trying to hike the hills during the wet spring months, the hot summers or the windy but picturesque fall, there are some steps you’ll want to take to help care for your feet before, during and after your hike. Today, we share some of those tips. Hiking and Your Feet Here are some […]
Less Than 3 Percent of Americans Live A Healthy Lifestyle
We know that obesity rates continue to rise in America, but new research out of the Mayo Clinic shows just how few Americans live a truly healthy life. According to new research, only 2.7 percent of Americans meet the basic qualifications for a “healthy lifestyle.” The Mayo Clinic looked at four factors that contributed to […]
Obesity Inhibits Total Ankle Replacement Surgery Success
Research presented at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society annual meeting suggests that obese patients face an increased risk of ankle implant failure after a total ankle replacement compared to normal weight individuals. To learn more about the success rates of ankle replacement surgery based on patient weight, researchers conducted a retrospective study of […]
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