One of the most frustrating things about plantar fasciitis is that it often feels like it's getting better until suddenly it isn't. Maybe your heel only hurts when you first get out of bed in the morning. Maybe it settles down after a few minutes of walking, only to return after sitting for a while. Or maybe you're able to get through a run, a workout, or a long day on your feet, but pay for it later that night or the next morning. Because the symptoms come and go, many peopl
Summer and alcohol seem to go hand in hand. Backyard barbecues. Beach days. Pool parties. Happy hours. Vacations. For many people, drinking feels like part of the experience. But over the last few years, I've started questioning whether alcohol is actually adding anything meaningful to those experiences or simply taking away more than it gives. And the older I get, the more obvious the answer becomes. Alcohol doesn't just affect your night. It affects your sleep, recovery, en
