Latest news with #healthyliving
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Good Feet Store Opens in Middleton to Help Local Residents and Workforce Live the Life They Love
The Leading Retailer of Premium, Personally-Fitted Arch Supports Expands with the Second Store in the Madison Area 'Expanding The Good Feet Store further into the Madison Area with our Middleton location is a great opportunity to further our mission to improve people's quality of life.'— Heather D'Agosta, CEO of ECM-GF Venture Group MIDDLETON, WI, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 / / -- The Good Feet Store, recognized nationally as the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally-fitted arch supports, announced the recent opened their newest location in Middleton on July 19th. 'Expanding The Good Feet Store further into the Madison Area with our Middleton location is a great opportunity to further our mission to improve people's quality of life. This new store not only provides additional job opportunities for the community but also enhances our ability to help individuals live healthier, more active lives,' said Heather D'Agosta, CEO of ECM-GF Venture Group, the owner of The Good Feet Store in Middleton. 'Our Good Feet Arch Support System is specifically designed to offer comprehensive relief and support, whether alleviating pain, improving performance, or aiding in recovery. Good Feet Arch Supports ensure full alignment of your kinetic chain, from your feet to your knees, hips and back.' Situated at 1661 Deming Way, Suite H-150, the Middleton store will be one of nearly 300 open in the United States and is part of a strategic growth initiative that stands to open approximately 40 locations in 2025. As with all the brand's stores, the Middleton location will offer customers a no-obligation, free, personalized in-store fitting with a trained Good Feet Arch Support Specialist. For more than 30 years, The Good Feet Store has been an innovator in foot health and wellness — and it starts with Good Feet Arch Supports. Consisting of three types of arch supports, the Good Feet Arch Supports System works in concert to provide better pain relief, performance, balance and comfort. By focusing on all four arches in the foot, the supports are designed to keep the foot in the ideal position for the body, which helps to eliminate the pain felt in the feet, knees, hips and back. Proper alignment and support has helped thousands of customers return to the lives they love - from everyday work and activities to unforgettable trips and experiences. 'Everything is connected,' said Pamela Mehta, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of Modern Performance + Recovery Brands. 'Oftentimes people with low back pain, knee pain, or hip pain don't even recognize that it's actually coming from the poor support they have in their feet. The Good Feet 3-Step Arch Support System is clinically proven to provide significant pain relief in only 4 weeks*, as found in an independent, academic study. To learn more about The Good Feet Store, visit the company's website at ### About The Good Feet Store Founded in 1992, The Good Feet Store is the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally fitted arch supports, with nearly 300 retail locations in the U.S. and abroad. Engineered for comfort and pain relief in more than 400 styles, flexibilities and sizes, Good Feet Arch Supports are personally fitted to the precise needs and preferences of its customers and are backed by a Manufacturer's Lifetime Limited Warranty. The Good Feet Store operates with an end-to-end approach to maximize performance and ensure consistent quality standards. Good Feet Arch Supports are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Carlsbad, California, and supplied exclusively to its retail locations. Each Good Feet Store location is staffed with well-trained Good Feet Arch Support Specialists who provide customers with a no-obligation, free, personal fitting. To learn more about The Good Feet Store and Good Feet Arch Supports, and to see Good Feet Store reviews from actual customers, visit About Modern Performance and Recovery Brands (MPRBrands) Modern Performance and Recovery Brands (MPRBrands) is dedicated to improving physical well-being through personalized health solutions. With a focus on performance, recovery, and long-term wellness, MPRBrands unites a complementary ecosystem of brands including The Good Feet Store, ING Source (OS1st), Stretch*d, and Compression Health. MPRBrands serves customers globally, offering products and services that address both temporary physical challenges and ongoing health needs. We believe that health and wellness should be personal, and we are committed to delivering solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. For more information on MPRBrands and its portfolio of health and wellness brands, visit ### * 'A test of efficacy and foot position alteration in patients wearing Good Feet arch supports for the treatment of pain'; Massachusetts General Hospital Institutional Review Board #2022P000291. In an uncontrolled clinical study, at Day 30, most patients with plantar fasciitis reported a 50% decrease in pain. Ben Cohen Modern Performance + Recovery Brands +1 800-509-4535 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Toss your expired sunscreen, walk at least 78 minutes a day and try Scandinavian sleeping — plus 8 more health tips to help you have a great week
How separate duvets can benefit your sleep. Hello, Yahoo readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly, and I'm here to share the best wellness tips from around the internet. Everybody wants to be healthy and fit. And, hey, maybe your summer vacation entails detoxing at a swanky wellness spa in the Alps. If it doesn't, that's OK too. Healthy living doesn't have to be a huge overhaul (which feels super-daunting); it can be making a series of simple, easily achievable changes that add up to major improvement. Like eating baby carrots three times a week or spending 30 minutes 'Japanese walking' before dinner. One small thing you can start with: Change your popcorn order the next time you're catching a summer blockbuster at the cineplex. As dietitian Lauren Manaker recently wrote for Yahoo, it's easier than you think to make healthy snack choices at the movie theater. Instead of nachos with bright orange cheese dip or a slushie, go for chocolate-covered raisins (which, Manaker notes, 'provide natural sugars for energy along with small amounts of fiber and potassium'). And go ahead and enjoy that popcorn (it's got fiber!); just make it a small, and skip the butter. See? You're off to a healthy start already. To see what the week has in store, take a look at your local weather forecast, and peek at your horoscope too, if you're inclined. Now pick your 'one small thing' that'll make a positive change to your well-being. A few ideas … ☀️ Toss that expired sunscreen Want to declutter this summer? Start with your expired sunscreen, decluttering expert Marissa Hagmeyer tells Good Housekeeping. Expired sunscreen can lose its effectiveness over time, offering less protection against harmful UV rays and increasing your risk of sunburn and skin damage. 'Finish the summer off strong — sans sunburns — and clear space for products that actually work,' Hagmeyer says. Pick a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, and use it daily. Don't forget to reapply! 🛌🏿 Try Scandinavian sleeping Share a bed with a partner? If one of you is always hogging the sheets, consider the Scandinavian sleep method, which some people on social media are crediting with saving their marriage and their rest. As Apartment Therapy reports, the method is super-simple: Use two separate duvets (one per person) so that you can better control your sleep temperature and how much blanket you'd like to use throughout the night. No more midnight tug-of-war! 🚶Walk at least 78 minutes a day The latest reason to lace up your sneakers: Avoiding back pain. As Science Alert reports, a recent Norwegian study published in JAMA Network Open found that people who walked between 78 and 100 minutes a day on average had a reduced risk of developing chronic low back pain when compared with people who walked less than 78 minutes. This remained true even for people who walked at a slow pace. While 78 minutes may seem like a lot, you can break the minutes up across your day. Consider taking a half-hour stroll in the morning before work, going for a 20-minute walk after lunch (which is also great for your digestion) and wrapping the day with another 30 minutes of strolling in the evening. Too hot outside? Try a walking pad and do some 'cozy cardio' by watching your favorite shows as you get your steps in. Want delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter here. 👟 Size up your shoe If your feet ache after a long run or hike, your shoes might be to blame — even if they're technically your correct size. Dr. Jeffrey Fleming, a sports medicine physician, tells HuffPost that it's 'normal' for feet to swell after a prolonged time standing, which can make snug shoes feel even tighter. That's why he and other experts recommend sizing up a half-size — or even opting for a wider shoe — if you notice post-workout tightness. 😋 Pick the right midnight snack Yes, you had dinner. Yes, you're still hungry. And yes, it's time for bed. While midnight snacks can be dicey — sabotaging your sleep and, occasionally, your digestive system — there are safe options, says dietitian Katie Drakeford, a Yahoo contributor. Drakeford suggests going for a snack that supports your sleep, such as foods that contain snooze-inducing magnesium, zinc, tryptophan or melatonin. Consider a cup of Greek yogurt (which contains magnesium and zinc) and a small glass of tart cherry juice, or whip up a turkey and cheese sandwich. What you want to avoid is anything spicy, high in fat or acidic; these can be particularly harsh on your GI system and therefore keep you up. 🚿 Shower at the perfect time — for you What's better — showering in the morning or at night? The answer depends on your health needs, Harvard sleep expert Shahab Haghayegh tells Time. When you shower at night (ideally for 10 minutes about an hour or two before bed), your body has to cool itself down, making you more ready to sleep. And you may also feel more creative as you suds up, as your brain feels calmer and more uninhibited as you wind down. Plus, Dr. Ranella Hirsch, a dermatologist, adds that it's ideal 'for cleaning the dirt of the day,' including sweat and allergens that can irritate your skin and leave your sheets 'filthy.' But if you struggle to wake up in the morning, Haghayegh says, you can keep your AM routine, but try lowering your water temperature. Taking a cold shower means your body will become more alert as it warms up, and you can take that energy with you throughout your workday. 🫚 Take a ginger shot for an energy boost Ginger shots aren't just trendy; they're good for you too, Prevention reports. Ginger contains gingerol, a bioactive anti-inflammatory and antioxidant property that may help with digestion, immunity, joint pain and even menstrual cramps. Plus, while ginger shots don't contain caffeine, the strong flavor of these can wake you up, Dr. Yoshua Quinones explains, calling them 'the best energy booster you'll ever make.' 🍋 Pickle your lemonade Lemonade is a refreshing summertime beverage, but if you want to kick its hydrating abilities up a notch on a particularly hot day, consider this pickle lemonade recipe from Good Morning America. Dietitian Maura Donovan tells GMA that pickle juice helps maintain fluid balance in the body thanks to its sodium and potassium content. We know what you're thinking: Pickle juice? No thanks! That's where mixing it with lemonade comes in, making the drink sweeter and more palatable. 🫧 Hand-wash your plastic It's tempting to toss every kitchen item into the dishwasher for easy cleaning, but you should rethink throwing your dirty plastic containers and utensils in with your load, experts said in a Prevention report that cited a study linking this to microplastic pollution. That's a problem because more and more research is coming out about how these tiny pieces of plastic can increase our risk of various health issues, from heart disease to reproductive problems. If you've got plastic items, grab a sponge and wash them by hand (dishwashers are more abrasive and likely to degrade plastic). Or better yet, phase out the plastic stuff, and look for kitchen basics in materials like glass or bamboo. 📓 Write down your wins Does it ever feel like you have a harsh inner critic who just won't quit? If you constantly dismiss compliments, feel crushed by even the gentlest feedback or compare yourself to everyone else's highlight reel, you might have an 'inferiority complex,' experts tell Self. One way to combat that? Therapist Charmaine Bryant says you should write down your wins. That way, when you have times of self-doubt, you have something tangible to go back to that will show your brain you're more than what you're struggling with in the moment. Start with a list in your Notes app that you can access throughout the day — like, say, after a stressful work meeting. 🍈 Eat more cantaloupe Cantaloupe may seem like a fruit salad filler, but you shouldn't overlook it, experts tell USA Today. This summer fruit is loaded with nutrients that support hydration, immunity and digestion. Many of those benefits come from the very same thing that gives the melon its beautiful orange color: beta-carotene, dietitian Monica D'Agostino explains. Once in the body, beta-carotene converts to vitamin A, which promotes eye health and blood cell production and helps 'fight free radicals,' she notes. Plus, one cup of cantaloupe exceeds your daily vitamin A needs — and it has lots of fiber and water, which can aid your digestion. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Toss your expired sunscreen, walk at least 78 minutes a day and try Scandinavian sleeping — plus 8 more health tips to help you have a great week
How separate duvets can benefit your sleep. Hello, Yahoo readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly, and I'm here to share the best wellness tips from around the internet. Everybody wants to be healthy and fit. And, hey, maybe your summer vacation entails detoxing at a swanky wellness spa in the Alps. If it doesn't, that's OK too. Healthy living doesn't have to be a huge overhaul (which feels super-daunting); it can be making a series of simple, easily achievable changes that add up to major improvement. Like eating baby carrots three times a week or spending 30 minutes 'Japanese walking' before dinner. One small thing you can start with: Change your popcorn order the next time you're catching a summer blockbuster at the cineplex. As dietitian Lauren Manaker recently wrote for Yahoo, it's easier than you think to make healthy snack choices at the movie theater. Instead of nachos with bright orange cheese dip or a slushie, go for chocolate-covered raisins (which, Manaker notes, 'provide natural sugars for energy along with small amounts of fiber and potassium'). And go ahead and enjoy that popcorn (it's got fiber!); just make it a small, and skip the butter. See? You're off to a healthy start already. To see what the week has in store, take a look at your local weather forecast, and peek at your horoscope too, if you're inclined. Now pick your 'one small thing' that'll make a positive change to your well-being. A few ideas … ☀️ Toss that expired sunscreen Want to declutter this summer? Start with your expired sunscreen, decluttering expert Marissa Hagmeyer tells Good Housekeeping. Expired sunscreen can lose its effectiveness over time, offering less protection against harmful UV rays and increasing your risk of sunburn and skin damage. 'Finish the summer off strong — sans sunburns — and clear space for products that actually work,' Hagmeyer says. Pick a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, and use it daily. Don't forget to reapply! 🛌🏿 Try Scandinavian sleeping Share a bed with a partner? If one of you is always hogging the sheets, consider the Scandinavian sleep method, which some people on social media are crediting with saving their marriage and their rest. As Apartment Therapy reports, the method is super-simple: Use two separate duvets (one per person) so that you can better control your sleep temperature and how much blanket you'd like to use throughout the night. No more midnight tug-of-war! 🚶Walk at least 78 minutes a day The latest reason to lace up your sneakers: Avoiding back pain. As Science Alert reports, a recent Norwegian study published in JAMA Network Open found that people who walked between 78 and 100 minutes a day on average had a reduced risk of developing chronic low back pain when compared with people who walked less than 78 minutes. This remained true even for people who walked at a slow pace. While 78 minutes may seem like a lot, you can break the minutes up across your day. Consider taking a half-hour stroll in the morning before work, going for a 20-minute walk after lunch (which is also great for your digestion) and wrapping the day with another 30 minutes of strolling in the evening. Too hot outside? Try a walking pad and do some 'cozy cardio' by watching your favorite shows as you get your steps in. Want delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter here. 👟 Size up your shoe If your feet ache after a long run or hike, your shoes might be to blame — even if they're technically your correct size. Dr. Jeffrey Fleming, a sports medicine physician, tells HuffPost that it's 'normal' for feet to swell after a prolonged time standing, which can make snug shoes feel even tighter. That's why he and other experts recommend sizing up a half-size — or even opting for a wider shoe — if you notice post-workout tightness. 😋 Pick the right midnight snack Yes, you had dinner. Yes, you're still hungry. And yes, it's time for bed. While midnight snacks can be dicey — sabotaging your sleep and, occasionally, your digestive system — there are safe options, says dietitian Katie Drakeford, a Yahoo contributor. Drakeford suggests going for a snack that supports your sleep, such as foods that contain snooze-inducing magnesium, zinc, tryptophan or melatonin. Consider a cup of Greek yogurt (which contains magnesium and zinc) and a small glass of tart cherry juice, or whip up a turkey and cheese sandwich. What you want to avoid is anything spicy, high in fat or acidic; these can be particularly harsh on your GI system and therefore keep you up. 🚿 Shower at the perfect time — for you What's better — showering in the morning or at night? The answer depends on your health needs, Harvard sleep expert Shahab Haghayegh tells Time. When you shower at night (ideally for 10 minutes about an hour or two before bed), your body has to cool itself down, making you more ready to sleep. And you may also feel more creative as you suds up, as your brain feels calmer and more uninhibited as you wind down. Plus, Dr. Ranella Hirsch, a dermatologist, adds that it's ideal 'for cleaning the dirt of the day,' including sweat and allergens that can irritate your skin and leave your sheets 'filthy.' But if you struggle to wake up in the morning, Haghayegh says, you can keep your AM routine, but try lowering your water temperature. Taking a cold shower means your body will become more alert as it warms up, and you can take that energy with you throughout your workday. 🫚 Take a ginger shot for an energy boost Ginger shots aren't just trendy; they're good for you too, Prevention reports. Ginger contains gingerol, a bioactive anti-inflammatory and antioxidant property that may help with digestion, immunity, joint pain and even menstrual cramps. Plus, while ginger shots don't contain caffeine, the strong flavor of these can wake you up, Dr. Yoshua Quinones explains, calling them 'the best energy booster you'll ever make.' 🍋 Pickle your lemonade Lemonade is a refreshing summertime beverage, but if you want to kick its hydrating abilities up a notch on a particularly hot day, consider this pickle lemonade recipe from Good Morning America. Dietitian Maura Donovan tells GMA that pickle juice helps maintain fluid balance in the body thanks to its sodium and potassium content. We know what you're thinking: Pickle juice? No thanks! That's where mixing it with lemonade comes in, making the drink sweeter and more palatable. 🫧 Hand-wash your plastic It's tempting to toss every kitchen item into the dishwasher for easy cleaning, but you should rethink throwing your dirty plastic containers and utensils in with your load, experts said in a Prevention report that cited a study linking this to microplastic pollution. That's a problem because more and more research is coming out about how these tiny pieces of plastic can increase our risk of various health issues, from heart disease to reproductive problems. If you've got plastic items, grab a sponge and wash them by hand (dishwashers are more abrasive and likely to degrade plastic). Or better yet, phase out the plastic stuff, and look for kitchen basics in materials like glass or bamboo. 📓 Write down your wins Does it ever feel like you have a harsh inner critic who just won't quit? If you constantly dismiss compliments, feel crushed by even the gentlest feedback or compare yourself to everyone else's highlight reel, you might have an 'inferiority complex,' experts tell Self. One way to combat that? Therapist Charmaine Bryant says you should write down your wins. That way, when you have times of self-doubt, you have something tangible to go back to that will show your brain you're more than what you're struggling with in the moment. Start with a list in your Notes app that you can access throughout the day — like, say, after a stressful work meeting. 🍈 Eat more cantaloupe Cantaloupe may seem like a fruit salad filler, but you shouldn't overlook it, experts tell USA Today. This summer fruit is loaded with nutrients that support hydration, immunity and digestion. Many of those benefits come from the very same thing that gives the melon its beautiful orange color: beta-carotene, dietitian Monica D'Agostino explains. Once in the body, beta-carotene converts to vitamin A, which promotes eye health and blood cell production and helps 'fight free radicals,' she notes. Plus, one cup of cantaloupe exceeds your daily vitamin A needs — and it has lots of fiber and water, which can aid your digestion. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'It made me want to live healthier' Savannah Chrisley felt 'totally different' after liposuction
Savannah Chrisley felt like a "totally different human being" after undergoing liposuction. The 27-year-old reality star - who is the is the daughter of former Chrisley Knows Best stars Todd and Julie Chrisley - has opened up for the first time about having the cosmetic surgical procedure, in which unwanted fat deposits are removed from specific parts of the body. Savannah admitted the surgery made her "want to live healthier". Speaking on her Unlocked podcast alongside her plastic surgeon, Dr. Charlie Galanis, she said: "Speaking from personal experience, when I got my lipo done, I felt like, when you can look in the mirror and see a difference, it made me want to live healthier. "When I saw the results, I was like, oh my gosh. I wanna keep this up," Savannah didn't reveal exactly when she had liposuction, but said it was around Christmas time "a while ago". The star wanted to go under the knife after gaining 40lbs amid her battle with endometriosis, a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. She said: "I was going through all kinds of s*** with my endometriosis. "I had taken this medication and I gained 40lbs in like three months. It was crazy. And I had to do this like campaign shoot and I hated how I looked. "I went to Beverly Hills, mom [Julie Chrisley] went with me, I did the surgery. "And for me, it was just, I felt like s***. I didn't like how I looked." Speaking to Dr. Galanis, who said Savannah was "cursing like a drunken sailor" following her treatment, the star said: "I kept saying you were hot. "My mother was like, 'Savannah, shut up.' "
CNA
11-07-2025
- Health
- CNA
Shaping Tomorrow - Championing wellness, one supplement at a time
The father-daughter duo of Ricky Ong and Ong Hui Zhuang is leading the charge at JR Life Sciences – shaping a future where preventive care helps Singaporeans live stronger, fuller lives.
