Foot Health
Foot Health provides tips on maintaining healthy feet, covering topics like proper footwear, foot care, and common conditions such as bunions, corns, and plantar fasciitis.
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Why Are My Feet Yellow?
Yellowing of the skin on the feet is most often harmless. Your feet undergo constant pressure and friction, which can result in thickened, discolored patches of skin. In uncommon situations, however, it may point to an underlying medical issue. Read on to find out what can cause yellow feet and when it’s important to consult […]
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8 Causes of Foot Pain at Night and How to Treat Them
Foot discomfort affects millions of people daily, ranging from dull, persistent soreness to sharp, stabbing sensations. For some, foot pain emerges primarily at night or while asleep. This can disrupt sleep and make restorative rest hard to achieve. Experiencing foot pain at night? Keep reading to learn common causes and the best ways to address […]
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Why Is My Big Toe Numb on One Side?
You might notice a single toe going numb because of trauma, nerve injury, or medical issues like bunions. At times, the shoes you choose are the culprit behind toe discomfort. This little piggy may indeed have gone to market, but if one side of it feels numb, it’s understandably worrying. Toe numbness can present as […]
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Why Are My Toes Hairy?
Hair on the toes is fairly common. In most situations it’s primarily a cosmetic concern rather than a health problem. That said, in some instances toe hair can signal an underlying medical issue, such as an adrenal or ovarian imbalance. Read on to explore the possible reasons for hair on your toes. If you’d prefer […]
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Swollen Big Toe
Your big toe plays a key role in helping you walk and maintain your balance, yet it’s not something most people think about often. The instant your big toe develops any unusual tenderness or sensitivity, however, it’s on your mind with every step. What’s making my big toe swollen? There are several potential reasons your […]
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Try This: Hand Reflexology
What is hand reflexology? Hand reflexology is a therapeutic massage approach that applies pressure to specific reflex zones on the hands. The idea is that these zones correspond to different organs and systems in the body, and that stimulating them can ease symptoms elsewhere. There’s limited evidence supporting hand reflexology’s advantages. Many of the trials […]
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Big Toenail Fell Off Completely? Read This Before You Panic
(img by Feet First Clinic) That “Wait, Is This Normal?” Moment Let’s be real—nobody expects to see their big toenail hanging on by a thread or, worse, staring back at them from the inside of a sock. It’s one of those private freakouts most people keep quiet about, right? You notice it after a long […]
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Platform High Heels for Mature Women: Strut Without Regret
(img by stockphotosource) Remember That Heel Heartache? Okay, picture this: you’re getting ready for a night out—maybe a dinner, maybe a wedding, maybe just something that finally calls for changing out of your house slippers. You grab the sleek “fancy” heels you haven’t worn in a hot minute… and immediately, a little voice in your […]
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Low Heel High Heels for Mature Women: The Sweet Spot for Style, Comfort, and Foot Health
Is “Beauty is Pain” Still True? You ever have a shoe moment that just sticks with you? I do. Let me set the scene: It was my aunt’s 62nd birthday party, everyone looking fabulous, the music loud, the cake questionable. There’s my mom—who once wouldn’t be caught dead without three-inch pumps—sitting in the corner, quietly […]
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Graceful Steps: High Heels for Mature Women Without the Ouch
Why We Still Love Them Let’s start with a confession: a weird but true health tidbit. Wearing high heels—yes, even after 50—can actually make you stand a little taller, both literally and in spirit. Strange, right? But it’s not just about height or old-school glamour. It’s about that feeling you get when you slip on […]