I've been preaching against the use of calcium supplements to strengthen bones for over 20 years. And I'm sure that I'm not the only doctor who reads the literature. Despite that, I still have one woman after another come in to see me whose doctor has put her on calcium supplements to "help strengthen your bones."

Are you worried about balance, posture, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, bursitis, or tendonitis in your Achilles tendon? If you're worried about any foot issues, there's a simple step you can take to help lower your risk of suffering from these issues. You don't need fancy equipment or a gym. You literally just need to take steps in the right footwear. But you might be surprised about the type of footwear I'm talking about.

We know that obesity is a factor in a number of health issues, including diabetes. But until recently, there was a misconception that being overweight may offer at least one benefit: protecting your bones. Researchers had speculated that because obesity resulted in an increase in body mass, bone mass would increase as well, decreasing risk of osteoporosis and associated fractures in people who are overweight.