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Taking Care of Your Feet at 50+

According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps daily, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles. Multiply 2 miles a day by 365 days in a year, and that is 730 miles walked in a year. Multiply that number by 50, and you can safely say we have probably walked over 35,000 miles, not necessarily in the most supportive shoes.

Over 50 Foot Facts

* Over time, the foot and ankle range of motion declines, leading to stiffer movements.
* As you age, your foot can become longer and broader, so it may not be your imagination that your shoes are not fitting the same.

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Taking Care of Your Feet at 50+ By the time we reach age 50, our feet have taken a beating. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps daily, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles. Multiply 2 miles a day by 365 days in a year, and that is 730 miles walked in a year. Multiply that number by 50, and you can sa...

Optimize Your Foot Health

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At-Home Foot Measures to Optimize Your Foot Health Make these habits a part of your routine. We all wish we could have effortlessly baby-soft feet for life, but let’s face it, wear and tear happen. While the likelihood of experiencing blisters, calluses, and other pesky problems is high, you can take some precautionary steps daily to get your feet...