Tips for your toes and your whole feet, too
Each human foot is made up of 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles or tendons, and 26 bones or one-quarter of the 206 bones in the human body. Which is often why, when you don’t take care of your feet, other problems aren’t far behind. Feet first: Medical conditions including arthritis, diabetes, nerve and […]
6 nutrition trends for 2017 and beyond
The bad numbers, it seems, just like the pounds, continue to pile up. A recent report comparing the health of adults in 17 developed nations put Americans’ health last, at all stages of life and all incomes, with some of the worst rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. Generally speaking, we all know what […]
Health spotlight: 4 ways to protect your eyes from blue light
March is the American Optometric Association’s National Save Your Vision Month and this year they’re promoting awareness about digital eyestrain and the impact of so-called blue light on eye health. According to the advocacy group, the average American spends seven hours a day in front of computer screens, smartphones, tablets and e-books, and the […]