How do you know that what you know is true? That’s epistemology
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"How do you know what the weather will be like tomorrow? How do you know how old the Universe is? How do you know if you are thinking rationally?"
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Are high heels bad for your health?
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"We identified 506 individual studies on the issue of high heels and health, screened 27 of them and included 20 publications in our evidence synthesis. Our findings, published in the journal BMC Public Health, showed consistent evidence linking high heel wear to an increased risk of bunions, musculoskeletal pain and injuries to the wearer. Some of these injuries, such as ankle fractures, were serious and required hospital attention."
Read MoreIs Acupuncture a Placebo?
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One of the major misconceptions that I come across is that acupuncture is synonymous with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and that anyone who uses acupuncture does so based on 'qi' or 'meridians'.
Read MoreHamstring Stretch Training: Clinical Tidbit
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Preliminary findings suggest nordic hamstring exercises and stretch training are a viable way to stimulate architectural adaptation. Changes in the passive elastic properties and ROM induced by stretch training is due to both increases in stretch tolerance AND changes in passive properties of muscle. This has been discussed and demonstrated in three recent studies
Read MoreCycling to work: major new study suggests health benefits are staggering
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"Research has consistently shown that people who are less physically active are both more likely to develop health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and to die younger. Yet there is increasing evidencethat physical activity levels are on the decline."
Read MoreWant to be happier, healthier, save money? It’s time to get cooking
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"Research shows people who cook more have healthier eating patterns, spend less money on take away foods and have indicators of better health."
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