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  The hottest months of summer have arrived. Often at this time, the human body tends to swell and has a harder time removing fluid from its tissues. You may find that the swelling will concentrate in the feet and ankles. Your joints may become stiff and even rapid weight gain can occur. Luckily, there

  By the time we reach age 50, our feet have taken a beating. According to experts, we have probably walked over 75,000 miles and not often in the best or most supportive shoes. We may have health issues that affect the condition of our feet such as diabetes or obesity and our feet start

  Taking Care of Your Feet and Legs During Pregnancy Being pregnant can bring on a lot of changes in your body and life in general. The body experiences adjustments in hormone levels, fluid retention and bone hardness. Pregnant women need to alter how much and how often they sleep and eat, in addition to

  A healthy diet has enormous overall benefits that are known to everyone, such as a healthy heart and slim waistlines. However, what people don’t realize is that a well balanced diet also affects parts of the body one would not expect like your feet and legs. Eating the right foods can result in the

  Cracked heels are an extremely common foot problem that can occur in adults and children. The term ‘Cracked heels’ refers to the dry thickened skin around the rim of the heel, often accompanied by yellow or brown calluses. Though not a serious issue, it can often cause a decent amount of pain if left

  Cool, crisp air and gorgeous foliage colors make fall an attractive season for many people to indulge in outdoor activities. Regular fitness enthusiasts as well as occasional hikers and cyclists, hit the trails and road alike to make the best of this weather. During this time, one must try to be careful to prevent

  Toenail fungus is an often-diagnosed fungal infection. In many situations, the fungal microorganism responsible for the action is the same as the one causing athlete’s foot. Both the conditions can be prevented by adopting healthy habits. Reinfection is likely to occur if proper hygiene isn’t maintained and sustained. Here are some ways of preventing

  When one thinks about shoes for the workplace, heavy-duty footwear such as steel toe boots come to mind. These boots have reinforced toes to protect feet from hazards such as heavy and dangerous objects at many industrial and construction worksites. Additionally, other types of boots and shoes can provide traction, arch support, and other

  Athletes must pay attention to when their body is in pain. Young adults get carried away while playing sports and take to peer pressure, thus ignoring when their body signals that it’s in pain. Prioritizing to warm up and playing sports with technique is important to prevent injury. Here are some ways athletes can

  Standing on your feet all day can cause debilitating foot pain for many people. Working parents and full-time moms are on their feet for hours without even realizing. Our feet and ankles are very important, considering we couldn’t stand, run, walk or attend a kickboxing class without them. The feet, as the body’s foundation,