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From the Netdoctor news article: There has been a significant rise in the number of foot-related problems, especially in men We’re all guilty of wearing shoes without socks from time-to-time, but people who make a habit of it are more at risk of developing fungal problems and infections such as athlete’s foot, the College of Podiatry has warned. Some experts …
From the Express news article: FUNGAL infections, like athlete’s foot and ringworm, can usually be easily treated. But invading fungus still kills more people a year than malaria. Fungal infections occur when fungus takes over an area of the body and the immune system is unable to fight it off. Types include athlete’s foot, yeast infection, jock itch and ringworm. …
From the Newswire news article: The Government of Canada believes that the best health outcomes for Indigenous peoples will be achieved through programs that are designed, developed and led by Indigenous communities. On behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Member of Parliament, today joined Manitoba …
From the Express news article: TYPE 2 diabetes complications can include foot ulcers which can go unnoticed by people with the condition. People with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing problems with their feet, due to the damage raised blood sugars can cause to sensation and circulation. Now a footwear company has warned warm wet weather increases the …
From the Poughkeepsie Journal news article: A lot of major health problems start to reveal themselves as foot trouble, even though many of us don’t pay attention to taking care of our feet until a problem arises. The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body, with 52 bones, 66 joints and more than 200 tendons, muscles …
From the Express news article: OUR feet have a hard time of it. We walk all day on them, squeezing them into unsuitable shoes with pointy toes and killer heels. Then, come summer, when the shops are full of strappy sandals, we often wish we had taken better care of them. It can be a bit of a chore to …
From the Daily Herald news article: Did you know you can tell how healthy a person is by looking at their feet? You might not realize that your foot health can be a determining factor to your overall health. But if you think about it, we spend our whole lives on our feet. While a lot of research is dedicated …
From the Diabetic Foot Online news article: Allowing podiatrists to give diabetic patients regular foot health screenings — which are usually done by primary care doctors — could save limbs, lives and money, according to a new policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. As many as 1 in 4 diabetic Californians develop damaging toe, foot and …
From the Care2 news article: After a long, cold winter, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as kicking off your shoes in the spring and feeling the grass beneath your feet. Walking barefoot through the grass, in fact, has health benefits that extend far beyond the pleasurable sensation it offers to your sense of touch. Many of these benefits have scientific …