Your Complete Toenail Care Kit Your feet are always there for you, and they deserve some pampering. If you want to get your toenails groomed and neat, you need the right tools. Here are the right tools for the job. Stay Safe Your toenails can harbor germs and...
Time for New Shoes for Children's Feet Your children grow up quickly, and their feet grow right along with them. If you’re not sure how often your kids need new shoes, this guide will help. Toddlers Your children’s feet grow the fastest during their early years. Up to...
Do You Have a Toe Sprain? You’ve stubbed your toe, and now you’re wondering if it might be sprained. Your toes have joints like other parts of your body, and those joints can get sprained. Here’s what you need to know about this common injury. What Causes...
Managing Diabetes-Related Foot Problems We all need to take care of our feet, but people with diabetes need to be especially careful. Every year, more than 70,000 people with diabetes lose a lower limb to amputation caused by diabetic foot diseases. The good news is that...
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...
5 Tips for Soft, Smooth Heels Your feet do a lot for you. If you've been neglecting them, they might be looking rough and dry, with cracked heels and thick calluses. Here are some tips for getting your heels smooth and soft. Rough Stuff: Calluses and Corns Your...
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...
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...
What Makes Your Feet Smell? Are you cautious about taking your shoes off in public, because you're afraid that bad smells are going to come wafting over from your feet? Bad-smelling feet can cause embarrassment and put a real damper on your social life. Learn how...
5 Reasons to Avoid Cheap Shoes They're everywhere, tempting you with their stylish looks and low price tags. It can be hard to resist the lure of cheap shoes, but there are real dangers to wearing them. 1. They Won't Stay Comfortable A cheap shoe might feel comfortable...