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Magnesium for Leg Cramps
Magnesium for Leg Cramps
by Anna Heston • August 13, 2020

Leg cramps are a common issue and are associated with a number of different environmental conditions. People can experience leg cramps while exercising, during pregnancy, or just as a chronic condition that seems to be worse in the evening.

Compression Socks for Nurses and Athletes
Compression Socks for Nurses and Athletes
by Anna Heston • July 30, 2020

Compression socks now come in a variety of colors and playful patterns and are a staple in the wardrobe of many healthcare professionals, especially nurses, and athletes young and old.

Shin Splints
Shin Splints
by Anna Heston • July 23, 2020

For runners, shin splints can be very common. Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), shin splints are caused by stress on your shinbone and the tissues that connect the muscles to your bone.

How To Clean Shoe Insoles
How to Clean Shoe Insoles & Inserts
by Anna Heston • June 19, 2020

The insole is in a vulnerable spot for bacteria, wedged between a person’s hot, sweaty sock and the base of the shoe in a dark spot, sometimes for twelve hours at a time. You may have wondered if there is a safe way to wash shoe insoles without ruining them.

How Does Kinesiology Tape Work?
How Does Kinesiology Tape Work?
by Anna Heston • March 27, 2020

It’s likely you’ve seen kinesiology tape decorating limbs of the people around you on trips to the gym or just out and about. The often neon colored tape that can be stuck to almost any body part tends to stand out. You may have even considered using it before to recover from an injury. But what is it for and how does it work?

What is the Calcaneus Bone?
What is the Calcaneus Bone?
by Anna Heston • March 10, 2020

If you suffer from foot pain, you may have heard the term “calcaneus bone”. But what is the calcaneus bone exactly? In plain English, it is the heel bone. It’s that hard bone in the back of the foot that is closest to the ground. If you’ve ever fractured your heel, you know the pain that comes with it as well as the lengthy down time.

What is the Best Time of Day to Work Out?
What is the Best Time of Day to Work Out?
by Anna Heston • February 28, 2020

Its common knowledge that a consistent exercise routine is beneficial to your health. But is there a right time of the day to exercise? As a busy mom, I'm usually happy to squeeze in a workout whenever I can make it fit in the day but I also want to make sure I'm making the most of my time. One thing I've noticed is that a morning workout sets me up for success the rest of the day.