by Kathy Carandang | Nov 4, 2018 | Education
Walking is a physical activity that can help you maintain good health. Many healthcare professionals recommend walking for the many reasons. It’s easy for most people to do. Walking doesn’t cost much – just the cost of a good pair of walking shoes. And, it can provide...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 17, 2017 | Education
Did you know over one-third of Americans are obese? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity can lead to serious medical conditions, like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It’s no wonder obesity is such a hot topic...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 15, 2017 | Education
Have you ever been at the park and watched people walking their dogs? Dogs tend to trot along by walking on the balls of their feet with their heels up in the air. Whereas, people tend to walk by striking their heels first and moving forward by placing their feet to...
by Kathy Carandang | Apr 19, 2017 | Education
Walking is great exercise. However, before you take one step, you need to make sure you’re wearing the right walking shoes. Otherwise, your feet will pay you back with blisters, corns and calluses. Below are some tips to help you choose the right walking shoes within...
by Kathy Carandang | Feb 27, 2017 | Education
Did you know that 80% of Americans don’t get enough exercise? Maybe that’s because it’s difficult for people to go from being couch potatoes to participating in (and sticking with) high-intensity workouts. However, walking is a low impact exercise that’s relatively...
by Kathy Carandang | Oct 13, 2016 | Education
Do you remember the disco song by the Bee Gees, “Stayin’ Alive?” Two of the lines from the lyrics written by the late Robin Gibb said, “Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk I’m a woman’s man, no time to talk.” Robin is right. You can tell a lot about people...
by Kathy Carandang | Mar 15, 2016 | Education
You hear a lot about the dangers of texting while driving, but what about texting while walking? Experts say the incidence of injuries due to distracted texting pedestrians has risen over the past decade. Other experts say texting while walking actually influences the...
by Kathy Carandang | Feb 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
This week I saw a neighbor pushing a small dog in a dog stroller. I thought, “Doesn’t that defeat the whole purpose of walking the dog?” Today is National Walking the Dog Day. Why we need a special day to celebrate walking the dog, I don’t know. I mean, it’s not like...
by Kathy Carandang | Jun 27, 2013 | Education
In our last blog post, we talked about how you can benefit from a 10,000 step walking program. Today, we’ll talk about how you can begin a 10,000 step walking program. 10,000 steps may sound like a lot, especially if you’re usually a sedentary person. Most sedentary...
by Kathy Carandang | Jun 22, 2013 | Education
The goal of walking 10,000 steps a day was popularized in Japan about 40 years ago. Think about it. The Japanese tend to be healthier than Americans. Besides eating a healthier diet of primarily fish, rice and vegetables, the Japanese walk more in their daily lives....
by Kathy Carandang | Mar 30, 2013 | Education
Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S.? One contributing factor is that we’ve become more inactive due to working more hours. However, you can reduce your risk of heart disease by exercising for at least 30 minutes every day. For this...
by Kathy Carandang | Feb 14, 2013 | Education
If you work in an office, you’re probably sitting for at least 8 hours a day. Add that time to the time spent in your car or on your couch watching TV, you may be sitting up to 15 hours a day. But did you know that sitting too much can be bad for your health?...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 6, 2012 | General
With the weather getting cooler, many people will probably start walking outside more. Walking is great exercise, and you can do it almost anywhere. But did you know that 4,280 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2010? According to data from the...
by admin | Mar 15, 2012 | Education
Now that the weather is turning nicer, you may be walking outside more. Walking is a great way to get and stay fit. But perhaps you’re ready to try something different. If you’d like to experience a mental, as well as physical, workout, you may want to try Chi...
by admin | Dec 17, 2011 | General
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care … Did you know when Clement Clarke Moore wrote this poem, people used to hang their socks by the fire to...
by admin | Aug 27, 2011 | Education
Walking is an easy, safe activity for enjoyment, to keep physically fit, or to just to get around. It’s also an inexpensive way to exercise. You can walk outdoors in good weather; and you can walk indoors at malls or other public buildings during bad weather. You can...
by admin | Aug 25, 2011 | Conditions, Education, Orthotics
Experts agree that physical activity helps us maintain good health. Walking is a safe and simple form of exercise that is accessible to just about everyone. You can walk almost anywhere, at any time, for a low cost – basically the cost of a good pair of shoes. While...
by admin | Aug 10, 2011 | General
State fairs are jam-packed full of fun for everyone. Where else can you see – cows, horses, and pigs, or the largest pumpkin or watermelon grown, or handmade quilts, homemade baked goods, or other arts and crafts? Then there’s all the amusement rides for kids of all...
by admin | Jul 27, 2011 | Education
Walking is a vital function in our daily lives. The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. This equates to about 115,000 miles during an average lifetime – or walking the circumference of the Earth...
by admin | Jul 6, 2011 | General
You’ve probably seen the ads for toning shoes that claim you’ll get a better contoured derrière by wearing them. But do they really work? Since the summer of 2009, toning shoes have become the fastest-growing division of the shoe industry. According to shoe...