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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Soaking your bunions in alcohol will not give you a buzz
Apparently, there’s been a rumor going around in Denmark for quite some time that soaking the feet in alcohol can get a person drunk. Continue reading
Opting for bunion surgery for cosmetic purposes may not be a good idea
Many women are willing to go under the knife to alter their cosmetic appearance, whether it be for a slimmer nose or to eliminate a protruding bunion. Continue reading
Salma Hayek is now a bunion suspect
Mexican actress Salma Hayek was recently on The Late Show with David Letterman, where she answered some questions regarding being caught with bandaged feet recently. Continue reading
Does Ben Roethlisberger have bunions?
The Boston Globe recently published an article on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger which contains some compelling evidence that the Pittsburgh Steelers player may have bunions or hammer toe. Continue reading
Polio can cause bunions
Bunions and hammer toe are thought to be age-related conditions, perhaps in part because people who have had the polio virus – the last natural case of which occurred in 1979 – are more likely to develop the foot deformities. Continue reading
Could your job be causing your bunions?
An article in the Huffington Post begs the question of whether people’s occupations may be more of a hazard than an advantage. Continue reading
Nearly half of women have taken a spill because of bunion-inducing heels
According to a report in the UK news source The Guardian, nearly half of women – 40 percent, to be exact – report having experienced a fall or other accident as a result of wearing high heels. Continue reading
UK surgeon develops new method of bunion surgery
Many people with bunions are not good candidates for bunion surgery because the risks of the operation outweigh any negative impact of their bony deformity, which is often merely a cosmetic issue. Continue reading
Yoga may help alleviate pain stemming from bunions
People with bunions often experience a number of related conditions, including knee problems and lower back pain. Continue reading
New shoes may prevent wandering in the elderly, ease bunion pain
Within the next month, caretakers and family members of elderly individuals with dementia may be able to obtain peace of mind thanks to a new type of shoe that has a global positioning satellite (GPS) technology built in. Continue reading
