Keeping kids and adults entertained during this stressful time of home-bound social isolation can be challenging, and it can be easy to fall in a rut when you could be tumbling down rabbit holes instead! Fortunately, kids (and adults) can get their cute animal fix by visiting the websites and Facebook pages of some of […]
Here are some excellent ways to keep moving when you can’t get outside: Maintain an active routine—While sleeping in and working in your pajamas might be appealing in the beginning, it’s better to have a more active routine to improve your overall mood. Try getting out of bed earlier and at the same time each […]
A highly probable symptom of coronavirus infection that was first noticed in March by doctors in Italy is a skin condition that causes the toes to become red, irritated, and inflamed. The condition (which has been informally named “COVID toes” was first noticed in hospitalized patients, but has since been flagged as a possible early […]
While spending time indoors during this stressful period of social distancing, finding fun and easy games for your kids to play (or for you to play with them) is a great way to pass the time. 4 fun and easy indoor games for kids include the following: Build an indoor obstacle course—It’s easy to set […]
During this time of social distancing to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s important to eat plenty of healthy foods to keep your body and immune system functioning at their best. While it can be tempting to eat junk foods during times of stress, maintaining a predominantly healthy diet will boost your […]
During this time of social distancing, it can be fun and educational to do science experiments and projects at home with your kids to help pass the time. One fun science project is to make rock candy in a glass or jar. The only items you need are sugar, water, a clothespin, some bamboo skewers […]
While many people believe that since their feet don’t get much sun that tumors are less likely to grow on them, they are mistaken. Skin spots and growths on your feet and ankles that look like other conditions (such as moles, warts, and fungal nail infections) could actually be cancer in disguise, so having regular […]
One of the insidious effects of diabetic neuropathy is an inability to feel pain due to numbness from nerve damage. Being numb to pain means that foot problems can go undetected and lead to worsening damage or a microbial infection that could rapidly progress and result in the amputation of a toe or worse, which […]
The condition of your toenails can point to systemic problems like diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, a fungal toenail infection, or even a malignant lesion. Regularly inspecting your feet for abnormalities is a great way to avoid unnecessary complications. Always bring any toenail or skin abnormalities to the attention of your podiatrist to rule out cancer. Some […]
While pain and discomfort on the top of your foot may not be as common as in other areas of the foot, top-of-the-foot injuries are nonetheless potentially very debilitating. A variety of factors and conditions, including fractures and diseases, can contribute to top-of-the-foot pain and can make standing, walking, working, and exercising difficult or impossible. […]
