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People whose toes can do this one thing might actually live longer, says a foot researcher

"Almost no footwear" today supports it, says this gait specialist, who explains the aha! connection between the feet and ...

Woman Has Her Fingers and Toes Amputated After Kidney Stone Infection: ‘I Was on Death’s Door’

Louise Marshallsay was trying to naturally pass a kidney stone when she developed an infection that led to septic shock. In ...
Yahoo

Can you touch your toes? What that says about your health — and how to get better at it.

Touching your toes takes hamstring flexibility. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an ...
Los Angeles Times

5 easy exercises for your feet and ankles to relieve desk job aches and pains

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...
WebMD

Do Toe Spacers Work?

The biggest problem with foot pain, says Courtney Conley, DC, is that it stops people from moving. Used correctly, toe spacers can help maintain foot health, says Courtney Conley. “They won't want to ...