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Fungus thrives in warm, moist environments, and your choice in sock can make a big difference in your healing process.

ATHLETIC SOCKS AREN'T the sexiest pieces of workout gear. But if your feet have ever sweated through cheap cotton socks, causing painful blisters and chafing, you need a pair of the best ...

Summer is weeks away, so get ready to get sweaty. Running around in the heat means perspiration is bound to happen—on your face, under your arms, and in other, ahem, less visible places. But what if ...

Not only do feet host a huge variety of microorganisms – up to 1,000 different species per person – but they also have a wider range of fungal species than any other part of the body. That means your ...

Walking around with swampy, sweaty feet as they suffocate in a pair of shoes might be the pinnacle of discomfort. And, if you’re someone who’s prone to perspiring soles (even when wearing socks), it ...

Your feet are microbial hotspots. The area between your toes is packed with sweat glands, and when we wrap our feet in socks and shoes, we trap that moisture in a warm, humid cocoon that’s ideal for ...

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