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Exposure to the sun is, at times, unavoidable. Prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays causes sunburn, making your skin cells red, swollen, and painful. Severe sunburn can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Your feet are more vulnerable because they are more exposed to the sun,

With summer fast approaching, some seasonal factors contribute to foot health. Most people want to give their feet maximum exposure to the sun and sandy beaches. It may be tempting to stay barefoot when running around the beach or in public places, but it may not be such a good

Toe jam Just reading those two words often makes people uncomfortable and a little queasy. This common non-medical term is often used to describe the ‘gunk’ that accumulates between the toes. Toe jam deserves its due attention, though, as it could be an indication of more serious medical problems or

The great mountain ranges of the world—the Himalayas, the Rockies, the Alps—are all formed by tectonic plates colliding with one another. One large piece of land slowly inserts itself underneath another, burrowing down while the other plate rises to form the majestic monoliths we know today. An ingrown toenail is