Archive for November, 2015

Using S.M.A.R.T. Techniques to Stick to New Year’s Resolutions in 2016

Posted on: November 30th, 2015 by FloydBrace Blogger

Try saying this with a straight face: “I’m going to keep every one of my New Year’s Resolutions.” Your giggles are warranted. When 1 in 3 resolution makers ditch their promise by the end of January, the idea of sticking to all your goals from start to finish seems a little laughable. When the going […]

What Goes Into Your Custom Shoe Orthotics? Pedorthists Tell-All!

Posted on: November 30th, 2015 by FloydBrace Blogger

If you nurse painful knees, swollen ankles, or aches in your Achilles, your first line of defense is probably over-the-counter shoe orthotics. But what if the pair you picked up from the drugstore just isn’t cutting it? Custom shoe orthotics may be your next step. At Floyd Brace Orthotics and Prosthetics, we create shoe orthotics […]

4 Scary Causes and Effects of Smoking-Related Vascular Disease

Posted on: November 3rd, 2015 by FloydBrace Blogger

It’s the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States, with more than 480,000 Americans fatally succumbing to its effects each year. An estimated 42 million U.S. adults still do it, racking up a $170 billion yearly medical bill across the nation. It fosters bone decay, impotency, and more than 100 different […]

The Power of Positive Thinking: 3 Tips to Give You a More Positive Mindset

Posted on: November 3rd, 2015 by FloydBrace Blogger

Could a brighter future be all in your head? Science says yes. Picture this: a study showed five groups different film clips that elicited different feelings, ranging from joy to anger. They were then asked to create a list of possible actions they would take if found in the same situation as the one they […]