You really want those gorgeous heels in the window, you like wearing your flip flops every day, or you just have to have the latest style of pointy toes – but watch what type of shoes you wear. The kind of shoes you wear as a young adult will have a strong impact on the health of your feet later on in life.
I’d classify this particular study as a Duh study if it weren’t so serious. After all, we do know that certain types of shoes can cause problems, such as bunions, hammertoes and fallen arches. We also know that …read more

 
 
Yes, B is for baby – but not in this list.
B in this list is ABCs is for:
Bladder infections: oh boy, if you’ve ever had a bladder infection, you know it. The pain and burning that goes along with it doesn’t really have any comparisons.
Bulging discs: also called slipped discs, herniated discs or ruptured discs, they can happen anywhere along the spine, from the neck right down to the lower back.
Bunion: a painful foot problem in the joint at the base of the big toe
Biofeedback: an alternative form of medicine that involves learning how to listen to your …read more

One of the most common foot problems in developed countries is the bunion.
A bunion bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. This puts pressure on the toe joint and causes pain.  The toe is also forced inwards, towards your other toes, causing crowding.
Although bunions run in families, they are often caused by shoes that are too tight or ill-fitting. And, as the bunion grows, it becomes harder to find well-fitting, comfortable shoes.
To have the bunion removed, a surgery, a bunionectomy, is done. However, although many people who have had the surgery say it …read more