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Like the rest of your body, your feet need exercise to stay in great shape. Try these moves, from New York City podiatric surgeon Jacqueline Sutera, morning and night. Toe grip (to strengthen the foot muscles to improve balance): Drop a sock on the floor and use your toes to grip and lift it off the floor. Hold for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat five...

Donning flip-flops to enjoy warm weather? Follow these dos and don’ts! Do shop for a flip-flop made of high-quality, soft leather. Leather minimizes the potential for blisters and other types of irritation. Do gently bend the flip-flop from end to end, ensuring it bends at the ball of the foot. Shoes of any kind should never fold in half. Do ensure that your foot doesn’t...

(HealthDay News) — Hot weather can give your feet a beating, but you can take a few steps to protect your sensitive soles from the heat and sun. The American Podiatric Medical Association lists these tips to keep feet healthy in hot weather: Try not to walk around barefoot to help reduce the risk of injury and infection. Slip on a pair of flip-flops when...


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