Monday, August 22, 2011

A Real Heel

Women, you're not doing your legs any favors by wearing those fashionable wide-heeled shoes instead of stiletto heels. Using a barefoot stride for a comparison, the researchers recorded the jump in knee stress as 20 women walked in shoes. Heels at least 5 cm tall - regardless of width - boosted pressure by about 24%. Doctors say you're better off sticking with flats.

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