Published on August 13th, 2015
In the summer, it is easy to get in the habit of wearing flip flops, particularly if you spend a lot of time at the beach or at a pool. Unfortunately, despite how convenient they are, flip flops tend to wreak havoc on your feet. Every part of your foot is affected: toes, bones, ankles, […]
Published on August 6th, 2015
Arthritis is a joint condition involving inflammation of one or more joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. This condition involves cartilage break down caused by trauma to the joint, wear and tear, inherited deformities, and/or age. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and […]
Published on July 27th, 2015
Athlete’s foot, while common during any season, occurs particularly often during the summer. Although athlete’s foot can strike in dry areas, the humidity that permeates summer months, as well as the moisture at pools and lakes, make July and August prime candidates for contracting this infection. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that mainly affects […]
Published on July 20th, 2015
Ingrown toenails are a rather painful ailment that occurs when your toenails curl too far into your skin along the sides of your nail. Symptoms include soreness and discomfort in your toes, as well as inflammation and, in some cases, pus. The area is very prone to infection, both skin and bacterial. Without treatment, serious […]
Published on July 13th, 2015
Looking for a way to lose weight in a healthy way? A simple and effective exercise is jogging. Not only is it convenient and cost-efficient, but jogging also does not take up a lot of time. Another benefit is the fact that rather than being too easy or difficult, jogging places the perfect amount of […]