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Corns and Other Podiatric Issues Can be aided by Mother Nature
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 22, 2015.
Many individuals believe that nature is sufficient in curing nearly anything. According to writers at the Outdoor Life, those suffering from corns on the feet can treat the thickened skin
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Women more likely to develop Stress Fractures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 15, 2015.
Studies have shown that women are at a greater risk of developing stress fractures than men. Reasons for this increased risk include hormonal differences, increased bone density, and higher rates
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FPH links Gout to Poverty and Wage Growth in Britain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 07, 2015.
Gout’s return—along with other Victorian-age diseases—to Britain has been caused by a combination of poor wage growth and increased food prices, reports the Faculty of Public Health (FPH), which represents
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Treating Tendinopathy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 01, 2015.
With intense sports such as running, gymnastics and dancing, the Achilles tendon is often at risk for injury. After sustaining injury, the body will usually heal the tendon to make
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NASCAR Driver Receives Surgery to Resolve Inflammation in Foot
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2014.
Nascar’s Kyle Busch has been suffering from chronic inflammation in his left foot. He recently underwent surgery to resolve the issues in his lower extremity. After his surgery his wife
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Women’s High Heels increase risk for Morton’s Neuroma
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 18, 2014.
High heels and other ill-fitting shoes could be a prime cause of Morton’s Neuroma. Neuroma affects the nerves located between the toes, creating a sensation similar to stabbing while walking.
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Caring for Your Feet as You Age
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
As adults become older, the desire to keep constant check of one’s health also grows. Many older adults often neglect proper foot care, however, and foot injury, neglect and disease
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University of Colorado Shows Barefoot Running May be Flawed
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 2014.
Research conducted in the Locomotion Lab at the University of Colorado found that running with shoes on may be more efficient for the body than running barefoot. Jason Franz, a
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Simple Remedies for Cracked Heels
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 25, 2014.
Cracked feet often occur due to not only improper foot care, but cold weather, shoes that don’t fit well, or even standing for extended periods of time. If not properly
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Tips to Keep High Heels from Harming the Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 18, 2014.
According to an analysis by popular shopping site Gilt, shoppers residing in the Sunshine State of Florida wear the highest heels in the nation; followed by Nevada and Arkansas. While
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Why Feet fit into a Wide Range of Shoe Sizes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 13, 2014.
Anyone who has gone shoe shopping is familiar with how difficult finding the right size can be. While at one store you’re a size 7, at another you may be
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Fall’s Wet Weather makes practicing Everyday Foot Care Important
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 05, 2014.
Everyday foot care is a practice that should be maintained year-round, regardless of the season. There is no denying, however, that the unpredictable wet weather of fall makes it a
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Foot-shaped Running Shoe gives Runners room to Stretch
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 28, 2014.
Shoe makers are now creating foot-shaped running shoes that follow the foot’s natural anatomic shape to allow room for the toes to stretch naturally. In the past, some hardcore runners
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Sisters overcome Blisters to prepare for Marathon
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 23, 2014.
Amy Clapp, 34, and Emma Wilson, 38, are two sisters known as ‘Sisters got Blisters.’ The pair will be participating in the 2015 London Marathon, which is to be held
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Running Doc Suggests Non-Surgical Treatments for Bunions
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 16, 2014.
According to the Running Doc of the Daily News, there various treatments for bunions that sufferers may want to look into before opting for surgery. Bunions are identified as the
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Maintaining Foot Odor on Your Kids’ Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 09, 2014.
Parents that struggle with foot odor in their kids’ feet have several methods available deal with this problem. Generally speaking, stinky feet are often caused by the presence of bacteria.
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