Diabetes foot care: Ignorance, poor referral fuel diabetic limb amputations in Nigeria

29 Aug

From the vanguard news article: Stakeholders have called for more awareness and capacity building to tackle the increasing prevalence of diabetes and its complications even as they identified ignorance and lack of prompt referral as factors fueling amputation among diabetic patients. The experts who gathered at the 5th annual International Podiatry and Diabetes Foot Care workshop organised by Rainbow Specialist …

5 Quick Tips For Shopping for the Right Width Shoes

29 Aug

From the foot wear news article: Just like your waistline, the size of your foot can increase in width. Unfortunately, a regimen of diet and exercise will not likely get it back in shape. The causes can range from expansion due to heat, standing for long periods, or even pregnancy. Advancing age can also contribute to changes in foot size, …

The Hazards Affecting Your Employees’ Foot Safety

21 Aug

From the EHS Today news article: Many jobs require employees to constantly lift, move and work with heavy objects, all while standing for long periods of time. When all of these factors are coupled, it can result in potentially fatal injuries that start with the feet and work their way up the body, affecting knees, hips and backs.Foot injuries can …

Why going barefoot encourages a better foot structure for children

08 Aug

From the independent news article: Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the past few centuries that people have started wearing shoes. However, a recent survey shows that shoe-wearing among young boys isn’t universal. German children and teenagers spend most of their day in shoes, while about 90 per cent of their South African counterparts …

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7 Blood Sugar Testing Mistakes to Avoid

03 Aug

From the Every Day Health news article: If you have diabetes, it’s imperative that you learn to effectively self-test your blood sugar to keep your glucose levels in check. For example, results from a study of more than 5,000 people living with diabetes showed that even those people who don’t take medication for diabetes have better blood sugar control if …

The Best Kids Running Shoes

01 Aug

From the Runners World news article: Kids, from toddlers to middle-schoolers, run even when they’re not trying to run—they jump, climb, play, and run some more. And all that running leads to serious wear and tear on their footwear. From recess, to their first 5K, to joining the track and field or cross country team, those little feet need footwear …

When it comes to fitness, think feet first

25 Jul

From the Philly news article: You cannot have good health or fitness without good feet. Seriously. But a lot of people take their foot health for granted and don’t appreciate their feet until they get all jacked up — and by that time, they’re pretty much irreparable. Just think about it: Whenever you’re standing, walking or running, your feet take …

Walking shoes: Features and fit that keep you moving

25 Jul

From the Mayo Clinic news article: Wearing walking shoes that are comfortable and fit your feet can help prevent injuries such as blisters and calluses. A walking shoe should also be fairly lightweight and provide good shock absorption. But not all walking shoes are created equal. Read more at the link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20043897

Local person killed by infection from flesh eating bacteria

17 Jul

From the WTKR news article: A local person has died from an infection from a waterborne bacteria called Vibrio Vibrio is a naturally occurring bacteria found in warm salt or brackish waters. It can make people sick if they eat raw or undercooked shellfish or if an open cut or wound comes into contact with water. Read more at the …

What Every Runner Needs to Know About Pronation

12 Jun

From the Runners World news article: If you’re a runner who has ever seen a podiatrist or sports medicine doctor, gone to physical therapy, or even just shopped for running shoes, chances are that you’ve heard the term pronation. But what does this mean and how does it affect you as a runner? Read more at the link: https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a20077003/pronation/