Articles for tag: Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Postal Workers, University of Massachusetts

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Researchers Examine the Causes of Chronic Heel Pain

Chronic heel pain hurts, and it can be nearly disabling. Officially called plantar fasciitis, chronic heel pain makes it difficult to walk. More than 2 million Americans suffer from this condition. In a recent press release, researchers announced that they have begun to study the biomechanics of how the foots connective tissues and muscles work ...

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Beware of Using the “free” USPS Priority Boxes

Everyone has heard of postal workers going postal, but postal customers can also go postal, especially when dealing with unfair business practices of the USPS. The rates of postage have skyrocketed in recent years, and the USPS is getting stringent with the use of their economy shipping rates like Media Mail and Parcel Post. One ...

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Thumb Sucking Cures for Older Children

Thousands of kids start life out by sucking their thumbs. It has even been proven that some kids begin sucking their thumb in the womb. Upon starting the habit it is extremely difficult for the child to quit unless you wait until he outgrows it. Eventually kids usually stop sucking their thumbs but the damage ...

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10 Winter Service Projects for Kids

One of the most important lessons a parent can teach their kids is to serve, honor and respect others above themselves. Even young children, with little money or resources, can find ways to serve, encourage others, and do kind things for those in their community. Through school, church and clubs, children are often exposed to ...