The quest for the ideal pair of shoes is crucial to maintaining foot health and overall comfort and support, and more importantly, reduces the risk of foot injuries. Whether you are an avid athlete, a fashion enthusiast, or looking for everyday comfort, choosing the proper footwear is essential. This guide will explore key factors to consider when selecting shoes that suit your feet, ensuring a perfect fit for every occasion. Here are some valuable tips from Jackie Tey, Chief Podiatrist from Straits Podiatry. 

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed is common in our fast-paced, high-demand world. Who doesn't feel stretched thin every now and then? However, it's crucial to differentiate between burnout and poor sleep, as both significantly impact our health and well-being. While they may share similar symptoms, the underlying causes and solutions differ. Let's delve into the science behind burnout and sleep deprivation to help you understand what might be affecting you.

Running is an excellent way to stay fit, de-stress, and enjoy the outdoors. However, like any physical activity, it comes with risks, particularly the potential for lower limb injuries. In this article, Jackie Tey, Chief Podiatrist from Straits Podiatry, will share some essential tips on preventing running injuries and keeping you on track with your fitness goals.

In our quest for better health, we often underestimate the power of sleep. Quality rest isn't just about feeling refreshed in the morning; it's crucial for maintaining a robust immune system. Let's delve into the intricate connection between sleep and immunity and learn how embracing good sleep habits can fortify your body's defences.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress and anxiety have become almost inevitable companions for many. The toll on our mental well-being can be overwhelming, from work pressures to personal challenges. While traditional approaches like counselling and medication are well-established, chiropractic care is an alternative path gaining attention. Here are 5 ways chiropractic techniques may offer relief from stress and anxiety.

The start of a new year often inspires a collective desire for positive change. Instead of traditional resolutions that may fade by February, consider adopting a more mindful approach by setting intentions for the coming year. Intentions are like guideposts, providing direction and focus for personal growth. Here are 4 reasons why setting intentions can lead to a more sustainable and fulfilling journey of self-improvement this 2024.

Whether you have 30 minutes to spare in between tasks or 10 minutes while waiting for a call, the following bodyweight exercises target the full body and bring countless benefits to your overall health and well-being. 

Unleash your inner power during pregnancy with the dynamic fusion of dance and strength training.

Have you always wondered about that colleague of yours who worked on everyone’s stuff silently, and you’re always amazed at their abilities to meet impossible deadlines, and yet confused by their constant denial of their abilities and how they talk about being lousy or just lucky, and that they are always nervous? 

Or do you find yourself constantly second-guessing yourself even though you know you got this? You worry about keeping an alternative façade to different groups of people, at work, with your friends or in public. You fret about making mistakes even to your date or loved ones, thinking any slip-ups may cause a change in how they think about you. This is all caused by one phenomenon.

Picture the following scenario: You decide it’s time to take control of your health and improve your overall well-being – a healthy diet, better sleep, more exercise, and improved work-life balance. You start out highly motivated and manage to follow through the first few days or even a week… then life happens. A busy work week, kids fall sick, a business trip, or other activities that call for your time and attention, and in the blink of an eye, you slip back into your old habits.

Sounds familiar? It happens to most of us.