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Scientists call for tougher laws on enforced high heel wear
More needs to be done to stop women having to wear high heels against their will, according to the most thorough review of scientific studies into the shoes.
Aug 1, 2017
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Dermatologist tips for managing dry, cracked heels in winter weather
(HealthDay)—Dry, cracked heels are common in the winter, but there are several ways to prevent and treat the problem, a skin specialist says.
Feb 14, 2022
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Study shows that injury rates from wearing high-heeled shoes have doubled
Americans love high-heeled shoes. One survey in 2003 reported that 62 percent of American women wore shoes with a 2-inch or greater heel on a regular basis. Those shoes are taking a toll.
May 22, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sexualized body image has negative effect on young adolescent girls
(Medical Xpress)—Middle-school girls who value sex appeal differ from their peers in troubling ways, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.
Oct 30, 2014
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Tips on preventing falls at home
Each year, millions of people are treated in emergency departments across the country for fall injuries. In fact, falling accounts for the most trauma center visits in all ages. A fall can put you at risk of serious injury ...
May 9, 2022
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A high-heeled hazard at work?
As a lounge server, Brittany Gora spends a lot of time on her feet, and has, in her four years on the job, had some slips and spills as she carries trays to her customers. So when a class assignment about workplace hazards ...
May 9, 2012
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Low back pain? These exercises may help
(HealthDay)—Low back pain is a common health complaint. And if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to weight gain, a loss in your fitness level and keep you from doing things you love.
Aug 30, 2018
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Women's wellness: Seven tips for back pain relief during pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy isn't surprising, but it still deserves attention. You're gaining weight, your center of gravity changes, and your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in the joints of your pelvis. Often, however, ...
Apr 16, 2019
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Cushioned heel running shoes may alter adolescent biomechanics, performance
Many of today's running shoes feature a heavy cushioned heel. New research presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that these shoes may alter an adolescent runner's ...
Mar 19, 2013
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Mozart lullaby may ameliorate pain in newborns during heel prick blood test
Playing a Mozart lullaby may help reduce the pain experienced by newborn babies undergoing a heel prick blood test, according to a randomized, blinded clinical trial involving 100 infants published in Pediatric Research.
Aug 28, 2023
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