5 Great Hiking Trails Near Hamden, CT

5 Great Hiking Trails Near Hamden, CT

The New England weather is finally, slowly, fitfully getting warmer, and that means we have our minds set on enjoying the outdoors! There’s nothing like a good hike to clear the mind and refresh the soul. Plus, hiking (or even just walking) remains one of the best...
No Doubt: What You Eat Is Linked to Gout

No Doubt: What You Eat Is Linked to Gout

Happy New Year! We hope you had a great holiday season with family and friends, filled with good food and precious memories. We especially hope that those of you with a history of gout didn’t experience any unfortunate side effects from the festivities! Unfortunately,...
Why Do My Feet Ache?

Why Do My Feet Ache?

That’s a big question! There’s no one universal cause of aching feet. As a matter of fact, there are dozens of potential conditions, ranging from muscle aches and swollen tendons to hairline bone fractures, pinched nerves, arthritis joints, and more. Still, there are...
What to Do When Kids Have Flat Feet

What to Do When Kids Have Flat Feet

There’s a reason that arches are so commonly seen in nature and used in the construction of bridges and homes—they do a great job spanning distances and carrying heavy loads effectively. The same is true of your foot arches, which flex gently with each step to support...
Achilles Tendon Facts

Achilles Tendon Facts

When you think of strength, your mind might first go to those burly people on ESPN 2 who pull buses with their ears and rip phone books in half (although the latter seems much easier to do nowadays). You might not imagine such strength residing within your own body in...