Foot Health

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MEDLINEPLUS: <p>It's important to put "your best foot forward." Be kind to your feet! To keep your feet healthy</p><ul><li> Examine your feet regularly</li><li> Wear comfortable shoes that fit</li><li> Wash your feet daily with soap and lukewarm water </li><li> Trim your toenails straight across and not too short</li></ul><p>Your foot health can be a clue to your overall health. For example, joint stiffness could mean arthritis. Tingling or numbness could be a sign of diabetes. Swelling might indicate kidney disease, heart disease or high blood pressure.</p> <p>Good foot care and regular foot checks are an important part of your health care. If you have foot problems, be sure to talk to your doctor. </p><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;">NIH: National Institute on Aging</p>

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