Health Tip: What's Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition -- caused by overuse -- and characterized by often severe pain in the heel.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers additional information about the condition, including its risk factors:
* Women and people who are overweight are more likely than others to develop plantar fasciitis.
* Frequent running or walking for exercise may increase your risk of developing the condition.
* People with flat feet or very high arches are at greater risk.
* Standing or walking on hard surfaces for long periods also may increase your risk.
* The injury usually doesn't hurt during exercise, but pain begins to develop afterward.
* Pain may be most severe when waking up in the morning, or after rest.
* Plantar fasciitis requires treatment to prevent it from becoming chronic.
Health Tip: Binge Drinking
Many people enjoy an occasional beer or glass of wine, but others drink alcohol excessively in binges.
If you tend to binge drink, here are suggestions for how to stop, courtesy of the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:
* Avoid temptation by keeping no alcohol at home.
* Be wise when you drink. Drink very slowly, with food, and drink water or soda between alcoholic drinks.
* Don't drink every day. Choose a few days each week where you decide not to drink. Eventually, go an entire week without drinking.
* Come up with other activities to substitute for drinking, such as going to the movies, shopping or out to eat.
* Don't feel pressured to drink when around others who are drinking. Learn to say no, and ask friends and family for support when you need it.
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