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Ok, so who amongst us hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight/exercise more? The health clubs are chock-full all through January. Some will keep going well into February and beyond, the rest are what the health clubs refer to as “profit margin”. Many will be working out on the treadmills, elliptical exercisers, bicycles…
Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet
Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, poor fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot problems and discomfort, including calluses, corns, bunions and blisters, just to name a few. All footwear eventually shows signs of wear and tear. Inspect the condition of your own shoes, and if…
Want to Save $3.5 Billion per Year?
The APMA has a way to save 3.5 billion (yes, BILLION!) dollars per year. Everybody at risk for diabetes-related foot problems should be evaluated every year. That would be the savings–thanks to preventive medicine. Read this article for the details. Courtesy of APMA, the American Podiatric medical Asosciation.
How to Relieve Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body’s natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or serious health risk, they can be painful, irritating and unattractive. Identifying a Corn or Callus Corns and calluses are similar in nature, but differ in…
Shin Splints: How to Ease Your Lower Leg Pain
Although a shin splint is commonly used to describe various pains between the ankle and the knee, it actually refers to a specific inflammatory condition of the tibia — a condition called medial tibial stress syndrome. A type of “overuse injury” to the legs, the most common causes of shin splints include excessive running, poor…
Advice for Bunion Pain Sufferers
A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe to crowd against your other toes, and the pressure exerted on your big toe joint results in inflammation and pain. Early treatment is necessary to…

