A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine decided to take a closer look at the benefits, drawbacks and injury likelihood when comparing two running groups – barefoot runners and runners with shoes. Those in the barefoot running community suggest that running sans shoes helps minimize foot injuries because it naturally guides […]
Is Barefoot Running Better For Your Brain?
New research out of the University of North Florida suggests that barefoot running may be better for your working memory than running with shoes. Previous studies have shown that barefoot running can help push a person to naturally land with the preferred forefoot-strike running style, but this study is the first to suggest that barefoot […]
Medical Mistakes Third Leading Cause of Death in US
Research published in the British Medical Journal found that medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer. Because of this, medical researchers say hospital errors should be a top priority for the medical community in the coming years, said Dr. Martin Makary, a professor […]
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 […]
Cold Weather Increases Football Concussion Risk
The move to an indoor stadium may mean that the brains of Minnesota Viking players are less likely to be injured, according to a new study that examined the role weather and temperature plays in concussion risk in football players. Research out of Canada suggests that external factors like weather and temperature play a significant […]
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