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  • The Science of the Shoe

    The Science of the Shoe

    Expert Tips on Footwear and Selecting a Better Shoe for Happier, Healthier Feet by MARY TOOTHMAN There are 26 bones and 33 joints in the human foot and ankle, and the height of arches and the shape of the toes vary from person to person. And according to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society…

  • More Than Man’s Best Friend

    More Than Man’s Best Friend

    Susan Grill of Trained and Maintained Shares What Takes to be a Service or Therapy Dog   by TERESA SCHIFFER   They say that the dog is man’s best friend.  If the dog is a service or therapy animal, that’s true in more ways than one.  These special pooches save lives, provide assistance and comfort,…

  • Pop Quiz on Plantar Fasciitis

    Pop Quiz on Plantar Fasciitis

    Putting Your Best Foot Forward on Prevention and Treatment of this Common Source of Pain by ERIKA ALDRICH Our feet are the basis of nearly everything we do, and if you experience recurring foot pain it can put a real damper on your everyday life.  Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of…

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  • Healthy Cook: Fooling the senses for feeling full after a meal

    Healthy Cook: Fooling the senses for feeling full after a meal

    WE EAT FIRST with our eyes, then aroma comes into play. Our brain says if it looks good and smells good, it will taste good. And if it’s a big pile of food, we will be satisfied. Here’s the trick: You can fool your senses. One of the easiest ways is with the size aspect.…

  • Healthy Smiles: Diabetes and your oral health

    Healthy Smiles: Diabetes and your oral health

    PEOPLE WITH DIABETES tend to have more serious cases of oral disease, which can trigger diabetic complications. That’s why your dentist is so important as part of your health team. Although anyone can develop gum disease, there is a link between high blood sugar and increased incidence of periodontitis. Periodontitis (periodontal disease) is caused by…

  • Medical Advice: Keep vaccines between you and disease

    Medical Advice: Keep vaccines between you and disease

    “A NEW YEAR, NEW YOU” is the motto for many as they make their New Year’s resolutions. For some, this means changing their look or adopting healthier habits. These are great considerations. Another important goal for the New Year should be to make sure your vaccinations are up to date. Without these, the “new you”…

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