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Fact or Fiction: Are COVID-19 Symptoms Appearing on Feet?

The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has many symptoms associated with it. Some of the most common symptoms of this virus include a fever, fatigue and cough. However, one of the more unique elements associated with this virus is that tw...

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What's Causing Your Foot Cramps?

You might expect a back spasm after heavy lifting, but foot cramps tend to attack without warning — sometimes even in the dead of night. Whi...
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Foot Cancer! Is That a Real Thing?

When you think of body parts affected by Cancer you probably instantly think of the lungs, probably the breasts, and the largest organ of al...
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General Sun Care Tips

Now that summer is here, more people are enjoying the warm weather by spending time outside. However, as you are outside, you are exposed to...
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Do Your Shoes Fit Properly?

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when purchasing shoes is buying shoes that do not fit you properly. Many people, particularly women...
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Summertime Foot Care

When summertime rolls around and everyone wants to head outside, it's easy to forget the problems that this might bring to our feet. Sure, w...

Staying Active During Quarantine

As difficult and challenging this spring has been from an employment and a public health point of view, the occasional bright point can be f...
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Aging Feet and Ankles

Over time, your body begins to show the effects of aging. Skin sags, wrinkles form and age spots may appear. Your feet and ankles are not im...
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Five Weird Things That Happen to Your Feet as You Age

You may already be observing the ways that growing older can change your face, your metabolism and your ability to recover from strenuous ex...
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Protecting Your Feet — and the Rest of Your Body — from Snakebites

Fifteen potentially dangerous snake species or subspecies call Texas home, but more people die every year from lightning strikes than venomo...