Obesity Increases Gout Risk

A study published last September by The American Journal of Medicine says that gaining too much weight in early and mid-life can drastically increase your chances of getting gout.
Janet W. Maynard, MD, MHS at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD and colleagues found cumulative incidence of gout by age 70 years for women at 3.6 percent among those who were overweight at the baseline and 7.9 percent among those with obesity at the baseline. Women who have a healthy weight at baseline had a gout incidence of 1.9 percent, and those who were considered morbidly obese had an incidence of 11.8 percent.
The study included 6263 women aged 45 to 65 years and without a history of gout, accepted between 1987 and 1989 in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. During the nine year study, 106 women developed gout. Those considered obese were twice as likely to get gout than those considered non-obese.
Early adult obesity, before 25 years of age, among women correlated to a 2.8 times increased risk of gout, compared to those who were not obese at 25.
The researchers concluded that, "In a large cohort of black and white women, obesity in early- and mid-adulthood, and weight gain during this interval, were each independent risk factors for incident gout in women."
A different study, led Ronenn Roubenoff, MD, MHS and colleagues, was published in The Journal of American Medical Association and used men as subjects. Their study associated obesity, excessive weight gain in young adulthood, and hypertension with increased risk of gout.
In their report, the researchers state, "prevention of obesity and hypertension may decrease the incidence and morbidity from gout; studies of weight reduction in the primary and secondary prevention of gout are indicated."
A possible reason for the increase in gout is the consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks, which have already been associated with the obesity epidemic in the United States. Soft drinks often contain fructose, which leads to the formation of gout-promoting uric acid.
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Spring 2013 Shoe Trends

Embroidered Heels: Embroidery gives a shoe a special and fun touch. Some shoes are completely embroidered, while others just have a small portion. Look for birds to be a big theme in this style.

Lace Heels

Mesh/Sheer Heels

Mixed Patterns: Not going to be for everyone- they're a bold fashion statement. Also known as mixed media, these shoes combine three different materials, are colorful, and show the designer's playful side.

Iridescent Heels: Designers are using it on both snakeskin and patent leather.

Color: Nectarine: Nectarine has a soft coral touch and is flattering to many skin tones. Nectarine was listed on Pantone's Spring 2013 Fashion Color Report.
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Shia LeBeouf Limping Around NYC

Shia LeBeouf has been seen walking around NYC with a walking boot on his left foot.

The controversial actor has been on a fitness kick lately, injuring his foot in a kickboxing class. Despite having an injured foot, LeBeouf still went to class on Tuesday, but it is unknown if he participated in class. He has been training hard with WBO Middleweight Champion boxer Peter Quillian and recently posted pictures of his new abs, posing with his trainer. 
On March 18th LeBeouf posted the first pictures of his foot on Twitter, wearing a simple black strap, and tweeting, "Unbeknownst to most, Einstein started down the road of pro-basketball before an ankle injury diverted him to science." Umm... ok??? 
Several days later he posted pictures of his booted foot along side people dressed up in costume as Minnie Mouse and cookie Monster. Anyone wondering if it's not just his foot that's injured?
LeBeouf's new fitness regime doesn't appear to be in preparation for an upcoming movie. The Company You Keep is to be released in June, a thriller with Robert Redford. He was let go from the Broadway play Orphans due to conflicts with co-star Alec Bladwin and others. He's been using his free time to work on a comic book of his life, titled Boofy. 
Seems like nothing has been going Evens Stevens for you, Shia. 
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Shinedown Bassist Eric Bass Has Ankle Sprain

We'd like to know what really went on during that concert performance...
Shinedown bassist Eric Bass had a performance mishap on last Friday night in Lubbock, Texas. 
The details of what happened are not exactly known, but the rocker suffered a second degree ankle sprain during the show at the Lonestar Event Center. Bass tweeted a picture of himself waiting in the emergency room, waiting to be checked out. He wrote, "Post show Er (emergency room) trip for the ankle. Rock n roll. No shows are being cancelled!!!! It is merely a flesh wound... Haha!"
The band urged fans to send well wishes on Twitter, tweeting, "Everyone send there (sic) love to our brother @ebassprod 2nd Degree sprain." 
Bass later tweeted, "Thank you for all the well-wishes. We have the best fans. Period. Have to sit down the rest of the tour but I'm gonna play my a** off!!! No jumping around on this thing!"
Shinedown is completing the second leg of their tour with Three Days Grace and P.O.D. 
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What To Look For In New Hiking Boots

Here are 12 points you should consider when selecting new hiking boots:

1. What type of walking are you going to primarily be doing? Are you going to be walking in valleys, on relatively good paths, on grassy lanes? A lighter fabric boot is good for this. On the other hand, if you will be walking over stony ground, on uneven paths, or slippery surfaces, you should wear a heavier boot with a stiff sole. 
2. Do you want your boots to have a built-in waterproof liner? A gore-tex liner will keep your feet dry, aside from perspiration. 
3. Go to a shop that has a wide variety of leading brand boots at the end of the day. Your feet swell as the day goes on, and you will get the best fit at that time of day. Bring along your hiking socks as well. 
4. Feet should be measured every time you get a new pair of boots. Our feet change in size as we age. 
5. Take out the inner sole of the boot and stand on it with your heel in the heel cup. There should be a finger's length at the end of the shoe. 
6. Try on both boots with your socks, and lace them up like you would normally. Shop assistants may have helpful tips on alternative lacing methods. 
7. Walk around the shop. If the shop has an incline or decline, walk on that too. If there is a lift in the heel, don't purchase the shoes unless you can put in a different insole. 
8. Boot should feel great right out of the box. They won't be as comfortable as the ones you're discarding, but they should feel good. Boots should not need a significant break-in period.
9. If you feel areas of pressure, especially in terms of width, try the next size up or wider width.
10. If boots are too small they will cripple you on a long hard walk, but if they are too big, you can live with them by wearing thicker socks or different inner soles.
11. Many retailers will let you take your boots home and try them out on the carpet. If you're not happy, then most will let you return or exchange them.
12. Boots will require some breaking in, to get them to where they are the most comfortable. Try different socks or inner soles if necessary. 

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Dodgers' Gordon Sprains Ankle

Dodgers' shortstop Dee Gordon said he was fine after sliding awkwardly into home plate on Monday, but on Tuesday he wasn't feeling quite so good.
The injury happened during the fifth inning on Monday in the game against the Diamondbacks when Gordon scored from second on a two-run single by Carl Crawford. Gordon beat the throw home, but collided with catcher Miguel Montero. Montero didn't seem fazed by the impact, but the 160-pound Gordon lay on the ground for a few seconds before heading to the dugout.
Manager Don Mattingly said that he was planning on taking Gordon out of the lineup soon after anyway, and Gordon is listed as day-to-day with a left ankle sprain. Gordon is known for his speed, so it is likely he will be kept out of the lineup until he is up and running again (har har!).
It is unlikely Gordon will make the club anyway, since he only plays shortstop and Hanley Ramirez is the starting shortstop. Gordon however has enjoyed bonus playing time while Ramirez is playing in the World Baseball Classic. During this time he has been more relaxed at the plate with increases in walks and on-base percentage. Ramirez jammed his thumb during the WBC Tuesday and could miss anywhere from two to ten weeks.
Reference: SB Nation
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Jeter Scratched From Game With Ankle Stiffness

The New York Yankees scratched shortstop Derek Jeter from yesterday's game against Philadelphia after Jeter experienced stiffness in his surgically repaired left ankle. Jeter indicated that he was unable to loosen up his ankle, but the discomfort was not in the area where he broke it last October.
"I'm not concerned because I was told this would happen," Jeter said. "If I wasn't told it wasn't going to happen, I would be concerned. From everything I've heard from the doctors, it's normal."
Jeter made the decision to skip yesterday's game after taking batting practice. He went into the clubhouse with trainer Steve Donohue when it was his turn to go on field; Donohue then retrieved manager Joe Girardi, and the trio made the decision for Jeter to sit out.
"We'll just take it day-by-day," said Girardi.
Yankees fans are probably biting their nails and pulling their hair out, wondering if this is the start of a season with Jeter on the disabled list. Jeter himself is not worried about the ankle, but is still dealing with the soreness and stiffness in the area around the ankle.
"It's been all over," he said. "You name it. Left, right, front, back, middle, outside, inside.
"I'm frustrated I can't go out there and play, but it's part of the whole rehab process. I'll play as soon as I can."
He's played through things worse during the regular season, and since this is just spring training, Jeter felt it prudent to sit out.
"I've had a lot of good days. This is just something that happened today. So hopefully tomorrow I'll feel a lot better. But I don't think it's a setback.
Reference: NJ.com
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