Don't Miss
- Major Women’s Health Study Supports Hormone Replacement Therapy in Early Menopause
- Organic Walnuts Tied to Serious E. Coli Illnesses
- More Than Half of Cats on Farm Where Bird Flu Infected Cows Died After Drinking Milk
- Biden Administration Could Reclassify Marijuana as Less Risky Drug
- Americans of Pacific Island Ethnicity Have Up to Triple the Rate of Cancer Deaths
- How Anger Could Raise Your Heart Risks
- EPA Clamps Down on Deadly Toxin Found in Paint Strippers
- Popular Teens (Especially Girls) May Get Less Sleep
- Years Prior to Menopause Are Danger Zone for Depression
- School Entry Rules Boost Kids’ HPV Vaccination Rates
Health Tip: Preventing Flat Feet
By LadyLively on September 2, 2019
Flat feet occurs when one foot or both feet have a flatter-than-normal arch, says the Institute for Preventive Foot Health.
About 18 million adults in the United States have the condition. The institute says cases that aren’t inherited may be prevented by:
- Wearing well-designed footwear.
- Looking for wide toe boxes in the front of the shoe.
- Looking for solid heel counters in the rear of the shoe.
- Avoiding high heels and shoes that stress the forefoot.
In some cases, the institute says, orthotics or arch supports may be effective.
Source: HealthDay
Copyright © 2024 HealthDay. All rights reserved.