Your feet have more sweat glands per inch than any other part of the body—an average of 250,000 of them. They secrete sweat all the time, keeping your skin moist and supple. When you put your feet in ...
When I was a kid, our family would end the day by relaxing in front of the TV after dinner. Everyone would have a seat, take off their shoes and put up their feet. Before long, a strange and unsavory ...
We do a lot of walking during the summer, slogging a few blocks to the beach in the blazing sun, carrying those pesky chairs and the umbrella, and pounding the pavement exploring the sights of a new ...
There’s nothing like kicking off your shoes after a long day. But while "letting the dogs out" can be a relief, it can come with a cost — an unpleasant aroma. Wondering how to get rid of smelly feet ...
Ever slip inside your shoes because your feet are literally swimming in sweat? You’re not imagining things, and you’re definitely not alone. What you might be experiencing goes way beyond normal ...
It’s summertime and for some of us that means hot, sweaty, stinky feet.Whether you’re wearing sneakers, cleats or athletic sandals, moisture in your shoes can lead to odor and even infections, like ...
Hyperhidrosis — a condition that causes overactive sweat glands — can make your feet extra stinky. You may also have particularly smelly feet if you get a fungal infection called Athlete's foot. If ...
Stinky feet can be more than a nuisance. They can be a major source of embarrassment. Some people can’t seem to escape giving off that smell, hard as they try. One expert, Jane E. Andersen, a doctor ...
. (Think rotten eggs on a summer day.) This type of bacteria goes beyond stinky acids to a more volatile sulfur smell. "This type of bacteria affects 10 percent to 15 percent of the population. You'd ...
Cold weather pushes many into covered shoes and thick socks, a recipe for sweaty feet, bad odour and higher risk of fungal and bacterial infections.
First I use the word diarrhea in a headline last week, now it's stinky feet--um, sorry! Hey--health isn't pretty sometimes! So, let's talk feet (a subject I kind of loathe--I'm not a foot fan, you?).