Resources And Products

1. StoryCorps Saves Life Story

   It’s the last quarter of 2010, and soon we’ll be celebrating the New Year. Time flows slowly when we’re young. We can hardly see it pass, and each skipped stone leaves enormous changes on the surface. As … Continue

2. Shoes for Baby

   Many of us remember when infant shoes used to be hard and stiff.  Today, we think such shoes are, well, archaic.  However, at the time the medical and development experts all agreed that a firm shoe with … Continue

3. Are High Heels Bad for You?

   Are high heels bad for you?  Well, the answer is “maybe”.  In an article posted on MSNBC they quoted Dr. Brendan Brown, a podiatrist who sees about 500 women every year with problems caused by wearing heels. … Continue

4. Rocker-Soled Shoes

   Part of the toning and wellness craze, rocker-soled shoes seems all the rage now, but they have been around for decades.  The original reason for a rocker shape was to off-load pressures under specific parts of the … Continue

5. When Do Feet Stop Growing?

   When do feet stop growing?   In general, feet stop growing a few years after adolescence.  However, your feet keep changing in size for many, many years after that.  For example, a woman’s foot can grow by a … Continue

6. Maine Vets Get Increased Psychiatric Services

   Togus, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center near Augusta, has unveiled a renovated  18,000 square foot ward that triples the space dedicated at Togus to psychiatric care. The ward, which has expanded from 16 to 24 beds, … Continue