We’ve blogged about gout on this blog before, mainly because it’s a condition I see far too often in our office. Gout is categorized by a buildup of uric acid in the joints, oftentimes in the joint in the big toe. It’s actually defined as a form of inflammatory arthritis, and flareups can last for […]
Regular Calf Stretching Could Prevent The Need For Foot Surgery
Many foot and ankle conditions arise out of issues with a person’s calf muscles, and while some of these conditions can lead to surgery, Dr. James Amis said people can reduce this risk by regularly stretching their calf muscles. Amis noted that a lot of foot and ankle issues can be traced back to equinus-tight […]
Footing The Bill For Diabetic Foot Disease
New research out of the Queensland University of Technology in Australia suggests that diabetic foot disease is costing Australians millions of dollars each year. To determine the total cost of diabetic foot disease and related conditions, researchers examined a sample of diabetic patients across five hospitals in Queensland. “Our study, which investigated a representative sample […]
Feeling Forgetful? Get On Your Feet!
If you find yourself forgetting names or misplacing your keys, have no fear. New research suggests that you may be able to boost your memory by getting on your feet and going for regular runs. According to the study, researchers uncovered a protein in mice that fuels exercise-induced neuron growth. Researchers say the protein cathepsin […]
Check Your Feet For Skin Cancer This Summer
Sunlight is the leading cause of melanoma, so most people only check their body for skin cancer in areas that receive a lot of sunlight. However, new research suggests that there’s one place where the sun rarely shines that you should regularly check for melanoma. That place is the bottom of your feet. While sunlight […]
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