Let’s be honest: Unless you’re getting a pedicure, most of us probably don’t pay much attention to our feet. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Turns out, we should be paying a lot more attention to the appendage that connects us to the ground – they can tell us much we need to know about our health. According to experts, subtle signs in our feet may indicate more serious health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. It is important that we understand the incredible connection between our feet and our health, so that we can accurately pick up on when they are sending us signals that something is wrong. The Connection Between Our Feet and Our Health That’s right – our feet can tell us more than just when we’ve walked too far in the wrong shoes. They can tell us if we are at risk for some pretty serious health problems. Noel Wicks, a pharmacist and advisor to Excilor, spoke to The Express UK about this very connection. She highlighted the significance of monitoring foot heal...
Teachers are some of the most important people in our community, and yet they are one of the most undervalued. It takes a special person to dedicate their life to educate others, serve as role models, give advice, and mentor the younger generations. We often hear about how teachers have gone above and beyond to help others and, more specifically, the children in their care. One such hero is Jonathan Oliver – a phys-ed teacher at WG Nunn Elementary in Valdosta, Georgia – who was recognized for his kind act towards a kindergartener while coaching a basketball game. After one of his students came to him for assistance, he was only more than happy to help her. When one of the kindergarteners on Oliver’s basketball team, Kristen Paulk, asked him to help tie her hair back in a ponytail, the coach sprang into action. Taking a knee on a basketball to get down to little Kristen’s level, Oliver appeared concentrated as he worked on tying her braids back away from her face. Though, unbeknow...