A digital health company is aiming to reduce the number of diabetic foot complications and amputations by developing a wearable “smart sock.” The sock, developed by the California-based Siren, is a combination diabetic detection and monitoring system. The key feature is that the sock can continuously track foot temperature. Changes in foot temperature helps to […]
Less Than Half Of Youth Concussions The Result Of Organized Sports
Preventing concussions among teens and children will need to extend beyond organized sports, as new research suggests they only account for about 40 percent of reported concussions. A lot of focus recently has been on preventing head injuries in youth sports, and while it’s certainly something we should be focusing on, it’s not the only […]
Why Won’t Cuts On My Feet Heal?
Cuts on your feet can be problematic and hurt with each step you take. When you’re young and able-bodied, these cuts and sores usually heal relatively quickly. However, when you get older, you may notice that those same wounds don’t heal very fast, and some of them seem to linger for a long time. So […]
These Three Tips Can Keep Your Feet Safe At Work
If you work manual labor or are tasked with carrying heavy equipment on a regular basis, you may be required to wear a certain type of protective work boot. But how do you know which type of boot will best protect your feet? When buying work boots, there are three tips that you want to […]
The Link Between Obesity and Foot Pain
New research by the American Podiatric Medical Association revealed that the vast majority of obese individuals also suffer from at least one foot issue that causes pain. For their study, researchers at the APMA surveyed 1,275 US adults to learn more about the link between obesity and foot pain. After looking at patient Body Mass […]
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