These days it’s common to see kids glued to a screen instead of running around outside. Videos and games have replaced outdoor exploration and simple social games. Kids are showing higher rates of obesity and other health issues. Also, being active isn’t just physically healthy, it’s also mentally healthy as well. Here’s a few things…

If you have a lot of foot pain, there are many things you can try to do. You can rest and put your feet up or massage out the aches. You can also try Yoga specifically for your feet. Here are a few poses and exercises to try to help strengthen and alleviate pain. Toe…

A dog is a man’s best friend for many reasons – they are lovable and loyal but they can also keep you healthy. Here are a few ways dogs help keep you healthy! Extra Exercise – Dogs need to be walked on average at least twice a day for 15 minutes each. Some dogs are more…

Some people love shoe shopping and have a closet full of shoes. Others only have a pair of sneakers and possibly a pair of dress shoes. Whether you’re a shoe fanatic or not, it’s still important to have the right shoes for the right activity. Here’s a guide to help you decide which shoes are…

It’s almost physically impossible for you to have two feet that are the same size. Everyone favors one side or the other and one foot is always slightly larger than the other. For some people the difference is large enough that it can actually become a pain to figure out how to get shoes to…

Our feet do so much – they let us stand, walk, run, and move from one place to another. When they are sore, we rest them and they’re usually back to normal the next day. Here is a short lesson on the anatomy of our foot so we can better understand how to protect our…

Now that it’s the beginning of the school year, it’s a great excuse for a fresh start (even if you’re not on the school cycle!) Resetting your body and getting back to the healthiest you can mean that you feel better both mentally and physically. If you haven’t been working out at all during the…

Gymnastics is a very popular sport – especially in the US. When it’s Olympics season, the interest is even more apparent. From the Magnificent Seven to the Fierce Five and now the Final Five, gymnastics has always been a great representation of US athletics at its best. When Simone Biles stepped onto the Olympic stage…

Although children may seem like they’re unbreakable, with infinite amounts of energy, it’s actually quite common for them to have heel pain every now and then. Usually it’s not serious and will eventually go away on its own, but even so – it’s a good idea to get it checked out just in case it…