Runners want to get the most out of their exercises without the painful injuries. A study done by Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman reveals the reason for the injuries due to running. The injuries occur because of the pressure on the joints and muscles on each step. The study reveals that when a runner is barefoot, each foot is landing down on the most springy part of the foot, causing less pressure on the joints.
David Carrier, a biology professor at the University of Utah, did a study on the human foot and the economy of movement by foot. In this featured article, Carrier told CNN, “If anything it shows how complex our feet are, and how much we’re learning about the mechanics of movement.”
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Do you workout regularly? Whether you are a hardcore athlete, you save your workouts for the weekends or you don’t focus on physical activity – it is important to protect your knees.
According to WebMD.com, there are six ways to save your knees:
* Don’t be ignorant of your knee pain. When the pain stops your normal activity, you need to see a doctor.
* Carrying extra weight. Every extra pound of weight puts five extra pounds of weight onto your knees. Extra weight can also heighten the chance of arthritis in the knees.
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More and more people these days are resorting to Lasik eye surgery as a solution to solve their vision problems, and according to OfficialWire.com, Lasik eye surgery “is considered one of the best choices for a quick and straightforward correction meant for restoring perfect eyesight.” Laser eye surgery works for many people, and results are almost instantaneous.
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If you are suffering from a sports related injury, such as a sore heel from running or an aching shoulder from swimming, do you schedule a doctor appointment or just tough it out? Paul D. Thompson, a cardiologist at Hartford Hospital and marathon runner, says that most people shouldn’t go see a doctor. He says most doctors don’t know a lot of about sports injuries and will simply tell you to rest.
Dr. Musahl, who also competes in marathons and triathlons, agrees with Thompson. Musahl recommends staying away from doctors if you have injuries like a sore knee or hamstring or heel or hip, but says there are “red flags that should prompt you to get medical attention.”
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Recently, everyday in Washington the focus has been on health care reform, and national security, but now focus has shifted to the devastation in Haiti. “Lawmakers returned to Washington this month bracing for a battle to the finish over the health care overhaul that needs to pass through both chambers of Congress again in its final form before it heads to the president’s desk,” reports Fox News. However, now health care reform and national security aren’t at the top of the to-do list.
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The week or two after any type of surgery not just a time of physical discomfort, but is also a time of emotional vulnerability for the patient – and loved ones often have their own reactions…
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