A study out of Australia found the day and time you’re most likely to be injured as a result of wearing high-heeled shoes. According to the study, Sunday mornings in the summer were the most common time that hospitals treated individuals for high heel-related injuries, oftentimes as a result of tripping and falling. Some of […]
More Women Having “Foot Facelift” Surgery to Fit into High Heels
We’ve talked about cosmetic foot surgery on this blog before, but a new report out of New York has once again made the surgery a hot button issue. Manhattan podiatrist Dr. Oliver Zong specializes in treating foot pain through cosmetic surgery. He’s heard a variety of reasons why women want to go under the knife, […]
Straight Legs Are Most Appealing, Study Finds
After 12 years of research, Fahd Benslimane, M.D, concluded that straight bones are the most important factor in having sexy legs. Before he came to his conclusion, Benslimane spent 12 years researching what makes women’s legs attractive. He studied models, athletes, Greek statues, Barbie dolls, and even drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. In his analysis, […]
Top 5 Foot Problems that High Heels Make Worse
Not all foot pain is the result of the shoes you wear, and not all problems are fixed with bigger shoes. Just because your feet hurt in heels doesn’t mean you are going to stop wearing them. What is important is to understand if the shoe is causing the problem, aggravating it, or merely unmasking […]