Fascinating Foot Facts
When we are young, we never
think about our feet, but as we grow older, these problems seem to increase.
Here are some foot facts that I think you will find quite interesting.
Statistics show that 75 percent of all adults will have some form of bookworm.
Yes, the foot is a very
complex structure. The foot is a complex structure with 26 bones, 33 joints,
107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and tendons that hold the structure together and
allow it to move in a variety of ways. There are 52 bones in your foot, which
make up a quarter of all the bones in your body.
Women, I’m sorry to say, are
almost four times more likely to develop foot problems than men because
lifelong patterns of wearing high heels are often the culprit. The American
Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000. 10,000 steps
a day. They cover many miles and add up to about 150,000 miles over a lifetime.
It is four times the circumference of the world.
Shoe shopping is best done in
the afternoon. Your feet tend to swell a bit during the day and it’s best to
buy shoes that fit them. Then measure your feet every time you buy shoes and do
it while you’re standing. When you try on shoes, try them on both feet. Many
people have one foot bigger than the other. A bigger fit is better.
What should your toenails look
like? You need to straighten your toenails, which are specially designed for
this purpose. Let them be a little longer than your fingers.
Do your feet sweat? You bet
they do. Did you know that there are approximately 250,000 sweat glands and a
pair of feet? They release up to half a pint of moisture per day and now you’re
wondering why your feet don’t feel dry. Smells the best, right? Well, the
bottom line is that if you don’t take care of your feet, you’re going to have a
hard time walking around.