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ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The famous Greek philosopher Socrates once said, "When our feet hurt, we hurt all over." This age-old truth is a driving force for FootSmart, the country's leading retailer of foot health products and comfort footwear. A pioneer of lower body and foot health, FootSmart has been on a mission to keep consumers moving in comfort for over 20 years. "As anyone who lives with a foot or lower body condition knows, it is not only bothersome but...

ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FootSmart, the country's leading retailer of foot health products and comfort footwear, introduces the Foot Comfort Index(TM), a research-based initiative addressing lifestyle choices, behaviors and conditions affecting foot comfort, foot health and shoe selection. Partnering with Crestwood Associates, FootSmart surveyed 1,200 women from the general population, ages 35 and up. Published quarterly, the Index offers a quantitative look at the...

For anyone who has experienced the discomfort of bunions or corns on their feet, relief can probably not come soon enough. Maddak Inc., manufacturer of Ableware® aids for daily living, has recently added Silopos® Gel Products to their line. Pequannock, NJ (PRWEB) December 08, 2011 For anyone who has experienced the discomfort of bunions or corns on their feet, relief can probably not come soon enough. Maddak Inc., manufacturer of Ableware® aids for daily living, has...

Kids can benefit from these simple skin care tips. As the weather changes and kids spend more time in close classroom quarters, healthy skin care practices can pay big dividends. New York, NY (PRWEB) September 15, 2011 Learn from Barnett Dermatology co-founder and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Channing Barnett, how to keep children’s skin in great shape for that first day back and beyond. Good skin care is not just about looking good. It is about establishing the basics for...

Toe deformities should be treated early, paper shows, and improper footwear can be to blameWhile deformities of the lesser toes (all toes other than the big toe) can be very painful, there are numerous surgical and nonsurgical treatments for these conditions that are usually quite effective. A literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) shows that because lesser toe deformities are often treatable, and can be symptoms of other conditions,...

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What kind of shape are your feet in? According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the average person takes approximately 10,000 steps per day, which add up to more than 3 million steps per year. We carry approximately four to six times our body weight across the ankle joint when climbing up stairs or walking steep inclines. Good foot health is essential for an active life. With 26 bones plus 33 joints...

NEW YORK, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Most people neglect their feet, and especially during winter months. But spring is here, and feet will be on display. Dr. Krista Archer, a Manhattan foot specialist and podiatric surgeon, states that, "Feet are the most neglected body part until there is a painful problem." Dr. Archer provides 10 tips for foot inspection to prevent common foot problems: Toenails (Ingrowns) - Cut nails following the contour of the tip of...

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --Don't let sore, achy feet ruin your holiday season. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers five tips to healthy holiday feet. 1. If the shoe fits, wear it--When hitting the dance floor or the shopping malls during the holiday season, don't compromise comfort and safety when picking the right shoes to wear. Narrow shoes, overly-high-heeled ones or shoes that aren't worn very often, such as dress shoes, can irritate feet and lead to...

Drug has broad implications for a wide range of genetic diseasesResearchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with a worldwide group of physicians and scientists, have discovered a remarkable treatment for a rare, yet debilitating, skin condition.The study, published online November 24 in Molecular Therapy describes a new treatment for pachyonychia congenita, an ultra-rare genetic skin condition caused by mutations in a gene called keratin. The disorder is characterized by...

CHICAGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With so many looking for work, many of us find ourselves literally hitting the pavement more often in the hunt for a new job! The last thing job applicants want on their mind - or showing on their face - during an interview is foot pain. "Plenty of dress shoes are hard on the feet," says Dr. George Tsatsos, of AnkleNFootCenter.com. "And dress shoes are the worst, particularly for women," adds Dr. Svetlana Zats, Dr. Tsatsos' associate. Dr. Zats is no...