Don't forget your feet

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Don’t forget your feet Most people get their teeth cleaned at least once a year, keep tabs on their heart, and may even have an annual eye exam. While some people get pedicures on a regular basis, the health of their feet is often neglected. That lack of attention can lead to pain and other foot problems, which are common and — for some people — life-altering.

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.

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