We’ve written about the health risks associated with high heels in previous blog posts, and a new study out of Korea further highlighted the risks when it examined the long-term effects that high heeled shoes have on range of motion in the ankle. Below, we take a look at the study and its findings. Background […]
Exercise Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics
A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that patients with type 2 diabetes saw a substantial improvement in glycemic control when they added a single, moderate-intensity workout to their daily routine. Method In their study, researchers gathered 60 people afflicted with type 2 diabetes and monitored their glucose levels over […]
Obesity Rates Soar Over Last 20 Years
A little over 20 years ago there was a national study on obesity in America that offered an insight into obesity rates on a state-by-state perspective. In the 1991 findings, a portion of states reported less than 10% obesity rates, and a large chunk of states showed obesity rates between 10%-20%. No state reported an […]
Barefoot Runners Face Obstacles during Winter Months
Barefoot running has become more popular over the last couple years, but exercise enthusiasts who enjoy running without shoes are finding it difficult to get their workout in during the cold winter months. Cold temperatures have forced barefoot runners to find a gym that can accommodate their workout, but many gyms have banned barefoot running […]
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Heart Health
A new study found that a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by as much as 30% in people who are at a high risk for developing heart disease, as compared to people who switched to a diet low in fat. Researchers presented their findings at the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition. […]
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