Start Slowly to Avoid Injuries Caused by Running Barefoot

Start Slowly to Avoid Injuries Caused by Running Barefoot:

We've written about the benefits of running barefoot or with minimal footwear before, but if you're ready to get rid of your running shoes, make sure you take it easy. A recent study on the possible injuries caused by barefoot running serves as a reminder as to why it's important to ease into changes in your fitness routines. More »

Restore Your Natural Sitting and Standing Posture and Get Rid of Back and Neck Pain

Restore Your Natural Sitting and Standing Posture and Get Rid of Back and Neck Pain:

Not only are we killing ourselves by sitting all day, we're probably sitting all wrong. Esther Gokhale, who has studied the posture of people in less industrialized places (where back pain is virtually unknown), shows us in this video what natural ("primal") posture looks like for standing and sitting. More »

Keep Shoes Smelling Fresh with Peppermint Oil

Keep Shoes Smelling Fresh with Peppermint Oil:

If your shoes ever get too pungent, a little peppermint oil can freshen them up while you sleep. More »