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Exercises to Help Keep Your Feet Healthy Exercising your feet on a regular basis not only improves overall foot health, but may also reduce your risk for injury. Walking is the best overall foot exercise. When you walk in supportive and well-fitting shoes, you put your foot through its full range of motion, from the time your heel hits the ground until you lift off with your toes. Moreover, walking is one of the best forms of exercise for your entire body. It improves your cardiovascular health and can help your circulation, muscle tone, and mood. In addition to walking, flexibility and resistance exercises can also help keep your feet healthy. These exercises will improve flexibility help keep your feet limber and may reduce your risk for injury. Don’t worry if your feet have grown stiff with age; studies show that no matter how old you are, you can still improve your flexibility. The easiest way to build flexibility is through slow and gentle daily stretches, focusi...

Most Common Foot Issues Aging takes its toll on your feet and ankles, just as it does with the rest of your body. Natural changes in foot structure and function happen as we age, which makes it especially important to pay closer attention to your foot health as you grow older. However, we usually don't think of our feet until something goes wrong. As you grow older, those years of walking, running and standing on your feet will start to catch up with you, so it comes as no surprise that your feet will begin to show signs of wear and tear. While everyone’s aging experience is different, some of the changes you may notice in your own or an aging loved one’s feet include: Changes in Shoe Size You may find that you’ve purchased the same shoe size that you’ve always worn, only to find that you’re now suffering from pain and irritation, redness and rubbing. The size or shape of our feet often change as we age , due to the gradual loosening of the ligaments and tendon...

Our feet are the workhorses of our bodies, but we give them so little respect. Many of us take our feet for granted. We just expect them to perform, putting up with all the abuse we put them through. From being forced into uncomfortable heels and ill fitting shoes to sweltering inside sweaty socks, we can really put our feet through the paces. While suffering those indignities, our feet take hundreds of tons of impact during an average day of walking. That pounding explains why feet are the body part most likely to get injured or simply ache and throb with pain. Taking care of your feet doesn't mean paying for a pricey spa treatment. Spending just a few minutes a day on foot care and choosing the right shoes can keep you free of problems that may lead to pain and even disability. Take care of your feet, and they’ll continue to take you where you need to go. Wearing the right footwear will help keep your feet healthy and pain free. Take time to treat your feet! These sim...