Frostbite Isn't Cool: Here Are 5 Five Steps to Prevent It You don't have to be trapped in a mountain avalanche or lost in the woods to develop a dangerous case of frostbite. Most people get frostbite from popular winter activities like sledding, hiking or skiing. Chilling...
Leave Those Fungal Nails Alone It starts as a constant itch between your toes. After a few days, the itch is unbearable and the skin around your toes is red, scaling and swelling. It's a toenail fungus, and it afflicts millions of people every year. An Ugly...
Socks and the City: Why Your Socks Matter Everyone knows that comfortable, well-fitting shoes are the key to walking well, living well and feeling great all over. Do we ever think about the rest of our foot attire? In this post, we're giving a shoutout to...
Tips for Toe Sprains You don't usually think about your toes until you stub them. If you're experiencing pain in your toes, you may have a strain or a sprain. Learn more about toe sprains and tips for managing them. What Is a Toe Sprain? A toe sprain...
Three Ways to Safely Remove Splinters Splinters are probably the most common foot irritants. Almost everyone has had the experience of getting a tiny sliver of wood caught in their skin. Fortunately, they won't cause serious damage if you act quickly to remove them. Where Do Splinters...
How Do You Take Care of Blisters? You know what a blister looks and feels like, but what is it exactly? A blister happens when irritation causes the skin to build a protective layer or bubble on the skin's surface. This bubble fills with fluid, which is...
Are You on the Island of Misfit Shoes? A surprising number of people are not wearing shoes that fit them properly. They might be wearing the wrong size entirely, or they might be settling for shoes that pinch, rub and squeeze their toes. Doing that can have...
Do You Have Overlapping Toes? Do you have toes that overlap? In earlier times, they might have been considered an evil omen or a sign of good luck. In today's medical term, you have a condition called clinodactyly. Overlapping toes generally affect the smallest toe on your...
Get to Know Your Nail Bed How well do you know the parts of your nails? In this post, we take a look at your nail bed, which holds your nails in place, protects your toenails from damage or infection and is often the first place...
Why You Might Need Orthopedic Slippers Did you ever think that a pair of cozy, comfortable slippers could help keep your feet healthy? Orthopedic slippers feel great. They can also be a key part of recovering from many foot conditions. When you're recovering from a foot or...