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Lou Beyer wearing beige Bottega Veneta leather bag, white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers and beige Acne Studios trenchcoat on March 25 in Cologne, Germany.
From stilettos to “big toe shoes,” footwear trends have not always involved comfort. But the “ugly” sneaker movement of the moment is a welcome exception.
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you’ve probably noticed the Gen Z affinity for “normcore” style with their mom jeans, oversized sweatshirts, bike shorts and chunky sneakers.
The chunky sneaker or “dad shoe” trend has been around for a few years now, but the rise of comfortable fashions during the coronavirus pandemic has brought it to new heights. In February, The Wall Street Journal published an article about the popularity of “sensible, comfortable, even orthopedic-style shoes.” These sneakers can be clean and white or play around
Health news: People on the move in Polk s medical community
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WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
Winter Haven Hospital s Bostick Structural Heart Team completed its first MitraClip procedure. The MitraClip repairs a condition called mitral regurgitation. When the mitral valve fails to close completely, it can cause blood to flow backward through the heart. Left untreated, mitral regurgitation can lead to serious complications, including heart failure. This approach helps patients avoid open-heart procedures, meaning they can recover and resume their normal lives sooner. Offering such services is a direct benefit of the expansion of Winter Haven Hospital s cardiac program, especially the addition of the hybrid catheterization lab.