What Kind of Shoe Runner are you?

I have never been a runner, but lately, the thought has been crossing my mind more and more. I figured that once I was ready, I would just head up to my old high school track and take off. I didn’t realize that there were other things of importance that I have to consider before my routine. Specifically, what kind of running shoe to get.

Being the amateur that I am, I believed that all I had to do was go to my nearest shoe store, buy some cross trainers, and be good. Nope. It turns out that if you are actually serious about running, you should be fitted for the very best exercise shoe for you by a professional.

Don’t just go for the most popular, colorful, or stylish shoe. Make sure you actively do your research and find what is most comfortable for you, and what will most support your foot type. A lot of running injuries are the result of wearing the wrong type of shoes. Right now, my injuries will probably sustain from wearing too many high heels throughout my lifetime.

What about you? Do you have a particular type of shoe that you like to run in? Are you partial to a particular brand?

Resident Poll: Do You Think It’s Fair to Ask Overweight People to Leave a Flight?

In light of the Kevin Smith incident, I’ve noticed that this is not the first time that an overweight individual has been asked to leave a flight. (Boy, would I hate their job.) But at times, I don’t think it’s fair if an individual is seated comfortably and asked to leave. That’s embarrasing for said individual. I know that it is important for airplane safety, but there has to be a better way to handle the situation rather than giving them vouchers if they cannot buy two tickets. What do you think?

Spice Up Your (Breast) Health

A new study suggests that compounds found in black pepper and curry powder help halt the growth of stem cells that give rise to breast cancer.

Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center applied piperine, found in black pepper, and curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, to breast cancer cells in a laboratory dish. The spices, when used in combination, reduced the number of stem cells but did not harm normal breast cells.

Read more about this study here.

And try these Curry Recipes: