How many times have your exercise plans been thwarted by sore feet?Sure, you want to go for that run. But your feet are killing you.The fact is, you won't get much out of your workout if you are wearing the wrong shoes.The right shoes play a key role when it comes to support, stability, balance, motion, and comfort.Unfortunately, the rights shoes can be hard to find.Below are some tips designed to help you find the right shoes:Tip 1: Decide what kind of activity the shoes are primarily going to be used for.Someone who is going to be doing high-impact aerobics, for example, needs a different shoe than someone who is going to be playing tennis.If you are going to be doing two radically different types of exercise, you might want two different pairs of shoes. Otherwise, a good pair of cross-trainers might do the trick.Tip 2: Know what kind of foot your have.Do you pronate?Supinate?Or is your foot neutral?Different types of shoes are good for different conformation types. If you don't know, see a shoe fitting specialist.Tip...

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A recent study by the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society found that "the rate of global cognitive decline was reduced by an average of 70% in persons who were frequently socially active compared to persons who were infrequently socially active." This is good news for older people who are worried about their mental health as they age. So, what leisure activities are good to do to avoid cognitive decline? According to researchers, activities such as playing board games, reading, writing, painting, playing music, dancing, performing, watching TV and listening to the radio all can help. In addition, other activities such as walking, fishing, running and gardening and even social activities such as visiting friends and relatives and traveling are also important.Over the years, numerous other studies have shown that people who challenge their brains throughout their lifetimes -- through reading, writing and playing games -- are less likely to develop protein deposits in the brain linked with Alzheimer's....

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