The Low Down on Heels

They may be useful as fashion statements or weapons of defence, but walking  in high heels also increases the risk of getting  arthritis in the knees

A study by researcher  s published in  “ The Lancet”  ( noted international medical journal )  reveals that women wearing shoes with heels up to 6.4 cm put enough strain in their knees to cause osteoarthritis which is twice as common in women as  it is in men .