What’s causing those swollen feet?

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What’s causing those swollen feet? Anyone can experience swollen feet from time to time. It's common — especially after walking or standing for long periods — and it's often remedied by resting and elevating those tired dogs. Sometimes, however, swelling (also called edema) is a red flag for a more serious underlying problem.

Get your copy of Healthy Feet Do your arches ache or your heels hurt? Got gout or battling bursitis? If so, you are among the three out of four Americans who will suffer some kind of foot ailment in their lifetime. This Special Health Report, Healthy Feet: Preventing and treating common foot problems, covers the most common foot problems and helps you prevent and treat them.

Extra protein at breakfast helps control hunger A high-protein breakfast may help curb your appetite later in the day, suggests a small study in the Journal of Dairy Science.

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