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After hours of physical abuse from
constant pounding and tapping, your
feet deserve a break! Feet take a constant
beating every day and we often blame
foot pain on a long day on our feet or
shoes with poor support, but foot pain
may be caused by other problems in your
body that shouldn’t be ignored.
a person’s risk of heart disease by 35
percent.
It is important to be cognizant of sugar
intake, as it can often sneak into your diet
unnoticed. Men should only consume
about 37.5 grams of added sugar (think
coffee drinks, sodas, yeast breads, cereals,
fruit drinks) per day, while women
should stay around 25 grams. Starting
out the day with a latte, frozen beverage,
or soda could add anywhere from 20
to 63 grams of sugar in just 12 ounces!
Make sure to stop and think before you
consume added sugar for the sake of your
heart health because sugar isn’t as sweet
as it seems.
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Keep tabs on your feet by:
• examining them regularly
• wearing comfortable shoes that fit
properly and offer plenty of support
• keeping your toenails trimmed straight
across
• allowing your feet to air out after being
in shoes.
Talk to your doctor if you are
experiencing:
• joint stiffness
• tingling or numbness
• swelling
• discoloration or bruising
• inability or limiting of physical tasks
due to foot pain. ■