You'll score points with a crowd when you stir together these delicious fudge-like treats. They're very moist and rich. The chocolate chips and walnuts make a pretty topping. âFrank Bee, Eugene, Oregon Get Recipe.
Standing desk aficionados tend to experience more pain in the lower back, legs and feet. If your body is using the same muscles, the same way all the time, you're going to experience strain, said Freedman. When you're standing in one place, the muscles are still working to keep you erect. Your back muscles, the muscles in your core, are still working to keep you up straight.. This is why some experts advocate you take breaks from standing. Dr. Rob DeStefano, a chiropractor in private practice in New York City, recommends alternating back and forth between sitting and standing.
The muscles that make up your calf -- including the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles -- are responsible for plantar flexion of the foot, or movement of the foot away from your shin. When you rise onto the balls of your feet, your calves contract to lift your heels off the floor. Walking on your toes takes it a step further -- literally. As you walk with your heels lifted, your calves remain active, helping you stay upright as they propel you across the floor.