The National Athletic Trainer’s Association met for its annual conference last month, and one of the group’s main focuses was to update their “best practices” for treating ankle sprains. In developing their guidelines, the association looked into methods and health practices supported by either Level A or Level B evidence. Level A evidence is considered […]
The Many Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Whether you’re a college student cramming for finals or a nurse working the overnight shift, chances are you’ve had to burn the midnight oil from time to time. Everyone has heard that sleep deprivation has negative physical and mental side effects, but just how detrimental is lack of sleep on your body? Below, we examine […]
Women Suffer Foot and Ankle Fractures for Different Reasons
Bone density, weight, age and activity level are all factors that impact a person’s likelihood of suffering a foot fracture. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh recently attempted to decipher exactly which factors put women at the greatest risk of suffering certain fractures. What they found may surprise you. For their study, researchers surveyed nearly […]
1 in 13 People Have Flexible Flatfeet
A study by researchers at Boston University found that one in 13 humans have flexible, ape-like feet. For their study, researchers asked 398 individuals who were visiting the Boston Museum of Science to walk barefoot through the museum. The team of scientists had installed mechanized carpets throughout the hallways to collect foot-strike pattern data. After […]
Four Lifestyle Choices to Avoid Death
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found there were four key lifestyle attributes associated with a lowered risk of mortality. For their study, researchers surveyed 6,229 adults between the ages of 44 and 84. Patients were given a lifestyle score ranging from 0-4, with 4 being the most categorically healthy. In order […]
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