Dangerous Fashions

There is a Slavic saying "Beauty commands deprivations." Some of the recent popular trends take this saying too literally: it is reported that trendy sky-high heels may alter women's foot and ankle mechanics and a popular teenage trend of constantly listening to the iPod is connected by scientists to hearing loss. Of course the direct cause-effect relationship yet needs to be proven, but the connection itself is disturbing. Here are the original articles to assist in making educated fashion decisions:
Editorial: Now hear this. It's time to turn down the volume by The Republican Editorials 
Dangerous high heels: Women's shoes reach hazardous heights during the recession by Joanna Douglas, Shine