15 First Aid "Facts" That Are Completely Untrue

The "no pain, no gain" mantra isn't always the way to go when exercising, particularly when it comes to your feet. Foot pain is a valid reason to take it slow. If you continue to exercise, you run the risk of making your foot problems worse.

Ill-fitting shoes are often to blame and a proper fitting can work wonders, especially if you're a runner. Your foot shape and gait will determine the best shoe for you. If you're an underpronator, the best shoes for you are outlined below. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy The "no pain, no gain" mantra isn't always the way to go when exercising, particularly when it comes to your feet. Foot pain is a valid reason to take it slow. If you continue to exercise, you run the risk of making your foot problems worse. Ill-fitting shoes are often to blame and a proper fitting can work wonders, especially if you're a runner. Your foot shape and gait will determine the best shoe for you. If you're an underpronator, the best shoes for you are outlined below.  Leyla Shamayeva Editor, About.com Health FIRST AID 15 First Aid "Facts" That Are Completely Untrue   By Rod Brouhard, EMT - P First Aid Expert READ NOW about.com A Complete Sample Meal Plan for Diabetes    By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW NUTRITION 15 Creative Ways to Eat Tomatoes    By Shereen Lehman, MS Nutrition Expert READ NOW ADD & ADHD Why People With ADHD Are More Likely to Be Obese    By Jacqueline Sinfield ADD & ADHD Expert READ NOW RUNNING & JOGGING 8 Best Women's Running Shoes for Underpronators    By Christine Luff Running & Jogging Expert READ NOW Trending Now • STUDY: Medical Marijuana Linked to Decreased Depression • Does Cocaine Have Any Legit Medical Uses? • Who Needs a Cheilectomy for Their Foot? • A Quick Guide to Understanding Testicular Cancer • The Best Snack Bars for Dieters Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.