A 3D Revolution in Orthopedic Footwear
Orthopedic shoes and orthotics are not always synonymous with comfort and style! They have historically been designed more for practicality than they have for fashion, and this has led to them not traditionally being desirable to wear! However, there is one woman who is setting out to change all of this using 3D printing technology.
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How to Stay Healthy with a Desk Job
It has frequently been said that sitting down is the smoking of our generation. Long periods of inactivity can be extremely bad for our health and working to avoid falling into this routine is essential if we are to keep ourselves as healthy as we can!
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Surgery and the Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Orthopedic surgery can make a huge difference to a patient's life. But as with any surgery it comes with some risks! A major risk involved with orthopedic surgery is deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Today we are going to take a look at this condition, as well as some associated risks and prevention measures.
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The Importance of a Pre-Workout Routine
Working out regularly is a fantastic way to keep on top of your fitness and can benefit every part of your body if you do it right! Making sure that you prepare yourself, both physically and mentally, before a workout will help you to make the most of the exercise that you do. This can also help you to maintain your stamina and motivation as you push yourself harder and harder through each session.
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The Psychological Effects of Serious Injury
When we talk about the suffering associated with an injury it is usually the physical health aspects that come to mind. The word injury is synonymous with pain, and it is the pain in the area of the injury that is given the most thought and attention. However, the psychological impacts of a serious injury can be just as important, but are often overlooked.
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Are You Living With Foot Pain?
If you are experiencing pain in one or both of your feet then you are certainly not alone! This common problem can occur for a wide range of reasons and an early diagnosis can really help the healing process.
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The Road to Recovery and Optimum Nutrition
Watching what you eat should always be a priority when it comes to your health. However, when you are preparing for surgery, or recovering from it, this is something that you should give serious consideration to.
How to Create Balance in Life
It is often said that the key to a happy life is the ability to create balance in all that you do. This statement is of course open to interpretation and everyone can have their own ways of doing so.
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Symptoms and Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common condition that afflicts the hands and fingers. I have discussed this syndrome in a previous blog post and today I would like to examine it in greater detail!
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Aerobic Exercise and Obesity
A new study into whether or not the negative health effects of obesity can be offset by aerobic fitness has found that this is most likely not the case. Experts have previously suggested that if a person is overweight they can improve their health by engaging in regular aerobic activities, even if these activities do not lead to weight loss. However, fresh data has disputed this idea and has found that people in this category will not enjoy improved health by doing so. The study therefore suggests that maintaining a healthy weight is the best way to promote optimum health and longevity.
Health Risks
Obese people are at a much greater risk of a variety of serious health conditions. These conditions include heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. When we consider that over a third of adults in America are obese, it is easy to see the public health problems that the country is facing.
Causes of Obesity
Far from simply being a dietary problem, the incidence of obesity in America is also attributed to a lack of physical activity. Many people lead sedentary lifestyles, which are effectively leading to adverse health conditions.
Exercising regularly not only burns calories at the time, but those who exercise also burn more calories generally throughout the day than those who don’t exercise.
Studies into Obesity
In the past, studies have been conducted to determine whether a person can be overweight but physically healthy. These studies have suggested that if an overweight person exercises regularly then they will be at a lower risk of the health problems associated with obesity.
However, this theory is now being labelled as misleading and experts are advising obese people that they will have to lose the weight if the do not want to suffer the ill effects. Additionally, the mortality rate among men of a normal weight is much lower than obese men - irrespective of their level of aerobic fitness.
Aerobic Exercise and Obesity
Obesity in America is a huge problem and initiatives to combat this problem have been launched across the country. With over 78.6 million adults being of an increased weight, the cost of this to the country is estimated to be over $140 million a year.
Through education of nutrition and exercise it is hoped that the next generation will not succumb to the behaviours that are currently leading to rising obesity rates. Being of a normal weight with an adequate level of aerobic fitness is advisable for everyone in the battle to keep weight-related health problems to a minimum.
References
1) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/304362.php?tw
2) http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-aerobic-exercise-definition-benefits-examples.html