What You Should Know About Ingrown Toenails

Toenails that curve over and dig into the skin of your toe are called ingrown toenails. They can cause significant pain, but are generally not serious if taken care of. If you don’t take good care of your feet though, an ingrown toenail can lead to a severe infection. An ingrown toenail occurs when the toenail begins…

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7 Essentials of a Running Shoe That Won’t Wreck Your Feet

Yeah, you could run in those cute walking shoes or older-than-dirt trainers, but please don’t. “When you run, you hit the ground with force greater than two times your own body weight,” says Jeff Dengate, shoes and gear editor at Runner’s World. “Running shoes are built with higher-quality, lightweight materials that help lessen that impact.” While…

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3 Ways to Painproof Your Heels

Do you suffer from heel pain? You’re not alone. Try these simple tricks to prevent and treat it: Bad habits that can hurt your feet—and how to avoid them. About 40% of people have heel pain, making it the most common foot problem by a mile, found a survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association.…

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