A woman from Chongqing, China works as a waitress despite being born with backwards feet. While she was born with the rare condition, Wang Fang has lived a normal life. Doctors have previously worried about the possibility that Wang Fang may find trouble walking. But the Chinese woman has shown otherwise by walking normally and […]
Month: November 2014
Proper Fitting Shoes are Optimal for Exercising and Avoiding Diabetes
In 2002, Roger Gallup was one of the 1 in 3 Americans with pre-diabetes, a condition where you have diabetes-like symptoms, but you do not have all of the ailments that go with condition. Pre-diabetes is reversible with exercise and a proper diet, but Gallup was overweight and found that most shoes were hurting his […]
Gout Occurs depending on Certain Temperatures
Students at Boston University School of Medicine conducted research experiment that shows a correlation between high temperatures and the reoccurrence of gout attacks. The head scientist, Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, and other faculty members started by gathering data from over 600 patients with suffering from gout using a questionnaire. The ages of the patients ranged […]
Local Swim Class Exercises Senior Feet
Sue Asher is the instructor of a local aerobics class for senior citizens. The class meets twice a week at a swimming pool near Manville, NJ. The work out appears to be calm and simple; however, it greatly improves muscles strength and prevents joint problems such as arthritis from occurring. Asher’s students exercise their feet, […]