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If you have been watching the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, there have been plenty of heart-stopping moments for the competing athletes. From skiing to snowboarding or curling, all eyes have been on the snow and ice. Another sport is popular, too: figure skating. American figure skater Nathan Chen continues to lead on the ice while…
Did you know that you can make lifestyle changes now and reduce your risk for a common condition? February is American Heart Month, and we’re here to talk with you about peripheral arterial disease, commonly known as PAD. The disease is a result of blocked or narrowed blood vessels. Unfortunately, this scenario impacts how blood flows…
Chilblains are a painful and irritating condition that occurs when your blood vessels get exposed to the cold. As winter is coming, this could likely happen to you. When it does, you will see red patches on your skin, blisters, and you can experience itching and swelling. It likes to occur on your feet and hands and…
Your heels take quite a beating throughout the day, and with the weather changing all the time, they can crack, peel, and cause bleeding. When this happens, you need to treat it right away, or as a person with diabetes, you need to go to a podiatrist. Untreated cracks will cause bacteria and infections, which…
When fall comes, you may think of pumpkins, hot drinks, and fun outside. However, putting your flip-flops away for a few months means that you have new issues with your feet that you will need to address. Thankfully, there are many ways that you can keep your feet safe while still enjoying the pumpkin patch. Keeping Your…
Nail fungus is a common problem that starts as a discolored spot under the tip of your toenail. When the infection goes deeper, you will have a nail beginning to thicken, crumble, and smell. Many things can cause nail fungus. In particular, older adults are at a higher risk of developing a nail infection. If…
Our feet aren’t always on our minds. If we want our feet to stay healthy, we should give them some well-deserved love and attention. In doing so, your walk will improve, and you can avoid pain. In addition to that, you can prevent critical problems that happen as you age. Treating Your Feet Dry your…
Walking barefoot can be a fun experience. When you walk barefoot, though, you should know that it can hurt the health of your feet. Walking barefoot on a hard surface can cause your foot to collapse from the added stress to the foot. It may also cause infections because your feet are exposed to bacteria…
While it might be fashionable to wear shoes without socks, it is not a good practice in terms of foot health for several reasons. Blisters, foot odor, and fungus, none of which are fashionable, are often the results of not wearing socks. Socks are designed to keep your feet safe from uncomfortable friction, infections, and bacteria….
Swimmer’s toe is a condition that usually happens when you are in the pool for too long, resulting in toes that crack and peel. It is a little like when you are in the bathtub for too long, and your skin peels off the bottom of your feet, but in this case, it can be…
Warts are from the human papillomavirus, a common microbe found in abundance wherever people congregate. Protecting yourself from contact with these microbes will help prevent getting warts. A painful type of foot wart is called a plantar wart. These larger warts grow in the plantar fascia, on the bottom of the foot, and can hide under…
It’s a good idea to pay attention to your skin to avoid burns and to catch any potentially worrisome skin conditions before they spread.
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