New research published by the Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research found that taking care of foot problems can help prevent seniors from suffering a painful fall injury. For their study, researchers analyzed data from the Framingham Foot Study, which examined the relation between the presence of foot pain and fall injuries in seniors. The study […]
Use Your Feet, Not Caffeine, For That Afternoon Energy Boost
We’ve all hit that proverbial post-lunch wall at the office at one point or another. You can’t just doze off for 30 minutes, so what do most people do in order to find that energy boost to get them through the end of the work day? They reach for a cup of coffee or a caffeinated […]
High Heels and Skinny Jeans Linked To Back and Foot Pain
New research from the British Chiropractic Association suggest that two common fashion accessories are causing health problems for women. According to the BCA, many women are plagued by back problems and foot pain, and two main contributors to related conditions are skinny jeans and high heeled shoes. We’ve explored how high heels affect your feet […]
How Can I Prevent Knee Arthritis As I Get Older?
As we get older and our joints wear down, more seniors begin to experience symptoms of arthritis in their wrists and knees. However, new research revealed that what we do in our leisure time can help stave off symptoms of knee arthritis. Today, we take a closer look at how you can prevent knee arthritis […]
The Majority Of Seniors Aren’t Wearing The Right Shoes
New research out of Spain revealed that the overwhelming majority of elderly people aren’t wearing the right type of shoes, which can lead to a decreased quality of life. For their study, researchers at the Podiatry University Clinic at the University of A Coruña in Spain examined footwear choice in a group of individuals with a median […]
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