Hockey is one of the more popular sports in Minnesota, but now that we’re learning more about the long-term effects of concussions and head injuries, some are questioning the safety of the sport. Many people assume that checking, the ice and the boards make hockey a dangerous sport for head injuries, but a new study […]
Foot Ulcers Negatively Affect Brain Functionality
New research suggests that foot ulcers in patients with diabetes may eventually lead to cognitive problems. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Israel’s Ben Gurion University examined brain functionality in diabetic patients both before and after they developed an ulcer in their foot. Researchers looked at 99 patients with diabetic foot ulcers as well as […]
How Moving Your Feet Can Improve Your Brain
Keeping your brain sharp may start with your feet, according to a new study. Dr. Jeffery Burns, lead researcher at Kansas University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, wanted to see if he could discover the optimal dose of exercise for brain health. For his study, Dr. Burns recruited 100 individuals over the age of 65 and split […]
Help Put an End To Sexual Assault
At Silverman Ankle & Foot, we help heal your feet and ankles from everyday injuries, but for victims of sexual assault, the scars are permanent. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that we’re supporting the upcoming event, Sexual Assault: Finding Our Voices. The event is hosted by the Maimonides Society of the Twin Cities, and […]
Are Food Service Workers To Blame For Norovirus Outbreak?
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that restaurant and food service workers may be to blame for the rising number of norovirus outbreaks across the US. In the report, the CDC notes that workers who fail to wash their hands or use gloves and the 1 in 5 who […]
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