Aging


Thickening Toenails

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

Thickening of the toenails is fairly common. Physical damage to your toenail, fungal infection and Psoriasis may be the root cause. Old people also often have thickened, hard toenails, probably because of the damage they have sustained over the years, and because their nails grow more slowly, it takes longer to repair the damage.
For treatment […]

Are Our Feet Getting Wider?

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

The answer seems to be yes. It is believed that weight gain and an aging population are factors.
On the news any given day, we hear that people are generally larger today than in years past. With the focus on nutrition and health starting at a younger age, children are taller and larger today than they […]

Aging Feet, what to expect

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Over time, your feet become wider and longer and the natural padding under your heel and forefoot thins. Years of standing and walking flatten your arches and stiffen your feet and ankles.
If you wear high heels — shoes with a heel 2 inches or higher — your feet slide forward in your shoe, redistributing your […]