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Stinky Feet May Increase Your Risk of Contracting Malaria

Stinky Feet May Increase Your Risk of Contracting Malaria

Sweaty feet are quite embarrassing and lead to significant foot odor. Each foot has over 300,00 sweat glands in it making it among the most parts of our body that perspire. When we sweat, bacteria break down our sweat and the waste product is what gives off a cheesy foul

Running vs. Walking Which is best?

Running vs. Walking Which is best?

I have always been of the opinion that power walking is better than running due to the lower risk of injury. When we run the amount of force placed on the foot is 3 to 4 times our body weight. Whereas, when we walk we place 1 to 1 ½

Pregnancy Can Permanently Change the Size and Shape of the Foot

Pregnancy Can Permanently Change the Size and Shape of the Foot

During pregnancy the body undergoes some amazing changes. In addition to weight gain hormonal changes that cause laxity of the ligaments of the birth canal also affect the ligaments of the foot making them more lax. The combination can cause a woman’s foot size and shape to change after pregnancy.

Reuters Study Shows Podiatrists Dramatically Decreases Lower Limb Amputation

Reuters Study Shows Podiatrists Dramatically Decreases Lower Limb Amputation

Essential foot care by a podiatrist has now been statistically proven to reduce hospitalization and amputation in adults with diabetes according to a study conducted by Thomson Reuters. Dr. Vickie R. Driver presented the study during the American Podiatric Medical Association’s (APMA) 98th Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, July 15-18,

High Heels Are a Pain in the Calf

High Heels Are a Pain in the Calf

By now everyone should know the hazards of wearing high heels. High heels are associated with everything from bunions and hammertoes to lower back pain. Just this month I had three fractures resulting from stiletto injuries. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology revealed that women who wore

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