The tradition of foot binding in China started sometime during the Song Dynasty (10th-13th century) and was outlawed in 1912! Centuries before, it had been banned, but the women of [ … ]
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Scooters Can Be Bad For Your Health
“Drivers can’t see them very well because of their low profile and small size.” You can’t drive on a downtown street in Austin, without seeing these cute little scooters speeding [ … ]
PLOGGING
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, or you’ve read my What Would a Caveman Do? post, then you’ll quickly recognize why I like “plogging,” and had something to [ … ]
Hypochondriasis
This is a complicated problem. The Internet contributes to hypochondriacal behavior in many of us. “We can enter a simple, but common complaint or symptom, and pull up pages of [ … ]
The Best Shoes For Nurses | Women’s Health
I worked summers as a Candy Striper (yes…striper) when I was in high school, and I remember that while we were allowed to wear Bobbie socks and Ked’s sneakers, the [ … ]
Balance Exercises for Seniors: Improve Your Stability
Studies show you can actually prevent falls and thereby prevent such devastating injuries as hip and wrist fractures. If you don’t fall down, it’s less likely you will break a [ … ]