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Looking After Your Feet at the Gym
Perhaps you work at Canary Wharf, live in South Kensington or are familiar with another part of the capital entirely. The chances are that there are numerous London gyms on your doorstep. According to the 2022-23 UK Fitness Report from PureGym, London has a larger...
Don’t Fall Prey to Foot Health Myths
Keeping your feet healthy is an essential part of your overall wellbeing. Unfortunately, this may be hampered by the many strange foot health myths lurking on the internet posing as facts. Here are a few of the weird (and dangerous) bits of misinformation that lie in...
Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You Something?
Your feet can be a surprisingly accurate indicator of your overall well-being, so any new aches and pains, sores or bumps are worth checking out. Often these are minor issues easily dealt with, but occasionally they’re a sign you need extra help and support. Burning...
Shoes or No Shoes? The Problems with Going Barefoot
On hot days it’s tempting to wander around barefoot. It’s soothing and refreshing, but going without footwear can be hazardous – depending on your personal health. So, don’t ditch the shoes until you’ve read our handy guide. Risk of Injury With nothing to protect your...
Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis: How to Keep Feet Healthy and Strong
Bone tissue wears down and regenerates throughout your life. It’s a natural process to keep bones healthy and strong. Without this constant regrowth bones become brittle and easy to fracture – a debilitating condition called osteoporosis. Any bones can be affected,...
Can Stress Affect Your Feet?
Stress is unavoidable for all of us. Life is constantly busy and there are never enough hours in the day. We’re often tired and anxious, and our mental and physical health suffers as a result. We know stress can cause and exacerbate heart issues, high blood pressure...
Are You Prone to Ingrown Toenails and Is Surgery the Solution?
Ingrown toenails are a painful condition that occurs when the toenail grows into the surrounding skin. It’s debilitating and can lead to infection if not treated quickly. Anyone can suffer from ingrown toenails, but careful cutting and filing, washing and drying, plus...
How to Avoid Summer Foot Problems
Our feet inevitably get hot and sweaty in warm weather. This is perfectly natural, but it’s important to deal with this properly; warm and damp feet are a breeding ground for infection, causing all kinds of foot problems. Sweaty Feet Your feet are the sweatiest part...
Weird and Wonderful Foot Facts You Didn’t Know You Needed
Your feet do a lot more than help you walk, so you should never take them for granted. Here are a few foot facts that may surprise you. Feet Grow for Years Your feet grow throughout childhood – at times with extraordinary speed. From 0 to 2 they double in size every...
How to Deal with Sesamoiditis
The painful condition, Sesamoiditis, is a form of tendonitis that occurs when your sesamoid bones and the surrounding tendons become inflamed. These two pea-sized bones are embedded in the tendons at the base of the big toe, directly beneath the joint. They support...
How to Soothe Tired Feet
Your feet take a battering every day – walking, running for the bus, standing on the train or exercising. Sitting causes problems as well, as this leads to poor circulation and muscle atrophy (wasting of muscle tissue). Whatever you do each day you can’t avoid...
How to Deal with Leg Cramps
Sudden cramping in your feet or legs is painful and disconcerting. It’s caused by the leg muscle contracting suddenly and sharply. This may last a few seconds or several minutes. Your toes may also curl a little during the contraction, or you may notice your calf...
