Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesEffectsWhen to See a Podiatrist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Effects When to See a Podiatrist Foot deformities are a common health condition that can becongenital(present at birth) or acquired from external factors. They can affect the foot joints and bones, causing pain and physical deformities. This article will discuss the different types of foot deformities based on age, location, and what causes each type....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoot and Heel Problems During PregnancyFoot and Ankle Swelling During PregnancyLeg Cramps During PregnancyVaricose Veins During PregnancyToenail Changes During PregnancySummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foot and Heel Problems During Pregnancy Foot and Ankle Swelling During Pregnancy Leg Cramps During Pregnancy Varicose Veins During Pregnancy Toenail Changes During Pregnancy Summary Changes in your feet during pregnancy are common and often treatable at home....

Doesfibromyalgiacause foot pain? Certainly, with this condition, pain can hit anywhere, at any intensity, at any time. Several studies show that people with fibromyalgia have morefoot painthan other people. E+/Getty Images Foot Pain Symptoms While all kinds of pain are unpleasant, some have a bigger impact on your life. Chief among these is foot pain because walking is an essential function. Some people describe it as: Foot pain is a major problem....

In newborn babies, common foot and toe conditions includeclubfoot, flatfoot, and overlapping toes. Most of these foot deformities are treated nonsurgically. In many cases, they can simply be observed. However, it’s important to understand the deformity to ensure appropriate treatment is being provided. Clubfoot Petardj / Getty Images Approximately 1 to 4 babies in 1,000 are born with clubfoot. Why Some Infants Have Clubfoot Metatarsus Adductus Mild cases often resolve on their own, but more severe cases may needcasts, splints, or corrective shoes....

Many people think that every problem of the big toe joint is abunionand want bunion surgery (known as abunionectomy) to saw the bunion away. It turns out there are several foot problems that look like bunions but are not.A bunion is a bony prominence causing an enlargement on the side of the big toe. Bunions are not bone growths. Rather, theyoccur from a malalignment of the big toe jointthat causes the bone to push outwards....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition and TheoriesBenefitsPressure PointsProcessHow Long It Takes to See BenefitsWarningsPreparationRecoveryReflexology vs. Massage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition and Theories Benefits Pressure Points Process How Long It Takes to See Benefits Warnings Preparation Recovery Reflexology vs. Massage Foot reflexology is a form of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the foot. Part of traditional Chinese medicine, this practice of working pressure points on the foot is meant to provide internal balance and improve overall health....

Key TakeawaysMasking allows neurodivergent individuals to fit in socially, but it often leads to burnout and loss of identity.Autistic women may experience more pressure to mask, which can result in emotional exhaustion and hinder diagnosis.Masking helps in certain situations but can exacerbate feelings of inauthenticity, anxiety, and depression over time. Key Takeaways Masking allows neurodivergent individuals to fit in socially, but it often leads to burnout and loss of identity.Autistic women may experience more pressure to mask, which can result in emotional exhaustion and hinder diagnosis....

Key TakeawaysNew research found survival rates after a broken hip in older adults are less than those of cancer.At least 30% of older patients will die within a year after having a hip fracture.Doctors said more interventions are needed to help these patients. Key Takeaways New research found survival rates after a broken hip in older adults are less than those of cancer.At least 30% of older patients will die within a year after having a hip fracture....

Key TakeawaysA study from the United Kingdom suggests that forms of resistance could indicate if someone with severe intellectual disabilities does not want to participate in an activity.Maladaptive forms of resistance should not be immediately suppressed, and should instead be viewed as a form of communication.There are non-verbal strategies that people and caregivers can implement to better communicate with people with severe intellectual disabilities. Key Takeaways A study from the United Kingdom suggests that forms of resistance could indicate if someone with severe intellectual disabilities does not want to participate in an activity....

Key TakeawaysConfined space, poor conditions, and lack of testing create conditions that put incarcerated people at higher risk for contracting COVID-19.The inadequate state of COVID-19 care and testing in prisons hamper the ethics of including incarcerated people in COVID-19 vaccine trials. Key Takeaways Confined space, poor conditions, and lack of testing create conditions that put incarcerated people at higher risk for contracting COVID-19.The inadequate state of COVID-19 care and testing in prisons hamper the ethics of including incarcerated people in COVID-19 vaccine trials....

Key Takeaways The 60 minutes Nora Lieberman spent in her hyperbaric oxygen chamber were rejuvenating. Since developinglong COVIDin March 2020, Lieberman has experienced a range of life-altering symptoms like fatigue, trouble breathing, and cognitive impairments. Up until last August, she found no meaningful ways to improve her condition other than pacing her activity levels and being mindful not to exert too much energy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was different, she said. She could feel the difference....

Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the mental health and relationships of many, as people experience the toll of lockdowns and social distancing. But a national study conducted among veterans points to a promising new find: some people also experienced positive mental benefits throughout this time. Study: 1 in 5 Adults Develop Pandemic-Related Mental Disorders Robert Pietrzak, PhD, MPH, lead researcher and director of the Translational Psychiatry Epidemiology Laboratory in the Clinical Neurosciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at Yale University in Connecticut, tells Verywell that no study had previously looked at whether the COVID-19 pandemic had any positive psychological outcomes among veterans....

Key TakeawaysThere has been a dramatic increase in awareness of the need for medical care for the transgender individuals.The medical community still has a long way to go in increasing the number of medical centers that provide surgical care to the transgender population.Mental health resources continue to play a critical role in the well-being of transgender people, but research has shown that reassignment surgeries are associated with reduced need for mental health treatment....