Causes and Tips to prevent stinky feet

Having stinky feet is not a pleasant thing to experience, as the unpleasant odor will make you feel quite awkward in social situations. Apart from the smell, stinky feet often causes a wide range of other symptoms, being quite itchy. Stinky feet are encountered in the warm season especially and, given the excessive sweating, they can increase the risk for bacterial or fungal infection. The important thing is that you do not panic and that you try to identify the cause that has led to this problem in the first place. Once you have identified the cause, there are numerous home remedies you can try out. Plus, you can take certain preventive measures and make sure that you do not suffer from such problems again in the future.

Causes of Stinky Feet

These are the most common causes that lead to the appearance of stinky feet:

• Bacteria overgrowth

Health warning over Human breast milk trade

Human breast milk being bought online by fetishists, bodybuilders and cancer patients is a danger to health, UK researchers say.

The excess expressed milk is sold through specialist websites and social media groups

Poor Sleep, Snoring Before Diagnosis Tied to Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients

Breast cancer patients who had poorsleep and frequent snoring before theircancer diagnosis appear to have lower survival rates, a new study finds.

The study, which was not designed to prove cause-and-effect,

A Shocking Finding...Could These Common Pain-Relievers Lower Fertility?

Young women who regularly use pain-relief medicines called NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might be seriously undermining their fertility, a new study suggests.

The popular drugs, some of them available without a prescription, may hinder ovulation and lower levels of the female hormone progesterone, the researchers say

Live Longer: Fish & Vegetables Found to Decrease Risk of Death Among Older People, New Study Suggests

A recently-published study has shown that regular consumption of fish and vegetables can decrease incidences of death among older adults.

The study, published in the journal Circulation, found that polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish and vegetables can promote healthy cholesterol levels and decrease chances of dying from heart disease. These "healthy" fats can be found in foods like salmon, trout, herring, corn, olive, sunflower and soybean, to name a few

Excessive Sodium & Salt in Children’s Diet May Lead to High Blood Pressure & More

Feeding picky eaters is a mother's worst nightmare. In reality, giving in to their whims by serving their favorite mac and cheese or chicken nuggets may be the only way to make them eat. 

However, experts believe that the amount of salt,

If current trends hold, childhood obesity will hit 70 million by 2025, warns UN health agency

A healthy diet can help to alleviate risk factors for a range of chronic diseases linked to obesity. Photo: World Bank/Maria Fleischmann

Childhood obesity does not arise from lifestyle choices made by the child, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today, stressing that the huge problem, especially in developing countries on the marketing of sugar-rich non-alcoholic beverages, ultra-processed, energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods

Marriage Might Benefit Men's Health More

Being married or living with your partner may have health perks, while going it alone may worsen your odds of having certain problems as you age.

A new study shows that middle-aged women who had never married had an increased risk of heart disease and breathing problems, but to a lesser extent than unmarried

Heart Rate Changes Linked to Sexual Problems in Women

Women with lower resting heart rate variability may be more likely to have sexual problems, a new study suggests.

Heart rate variability refers to

Health Tip: Breast-Feeding also Benefits Moms Too

Breast-feeding ensures that baby gets all needed nutrients. It also may offer health benefits for mom, too.

The American Academy of Family Physicians mentions these potential maternal benefits:

• Promotes weight loss and helps the uterus return to pre-pregnancy size

Skinny Jeans' Linked to Woman's Nerve Damage

Long periods of squatting in tight jeans can cause muscle and nerve damage, a new case study suggests.

The research involved a 35-year-old woman who arrived at a hospital complaining of severe weakness in both her ankles

Menstrual Cycles and your Fertile Days

Menstrual Cycles

The average menstrual cycle is 28 to 32 days. Some women have longer or shorter cycles, so the exact timing of ovulation can vary. Here's an overview of a typical 28-day menstrual cycle.

Day 1

Your cycle begins on the first day of blood flow.

Days 2-14 Follicular Phase

Ovulation & Pregnancy Tips

Signs of Ovulation

• A slight rise in basal body temperature, typically 1/2 to 1 degree, measured by a thermometer
• Higher levels of LH, luteinizing hormone, measured on a home urine test
• Cervical mucus, or vaginal discharge, may appear clearer, thinner, and stretchy
• Tender breasts
• Abdominal bloating

Want to lose weight? Drink red wine

New research has shown that an ingredient in grapes, berries and red wine can help you lose weight.

They all contain an ingredient which has been found capable of turning flab into calorie-burning ‘brown’ fat.

The study, published in the International Journal of Obesity recorded

Banana is a SUPER FERTILITY FOOD

How you feel physically and emotionally during pregnancy depends to a large extent on what you eat. The health of your baby is directly affected by your food intake during pregnancy. Extra care needs to be taken to see to it that all the required nutrients are being taken in during pregnancy so that you and your baby

More sex doesn’t lead to increased happiness

Countless research and self-help books claim that having more sex will lead to increased happiness, based on the common finding that those having more sex are also happier. Scientists now report that simply having more sex did not make couples happier, in part because the increased frequency led to a decline in wanting for and enjoyment of sex.

Diet doctor: Lose most weight with least effort

Eat smaller mealsThis simple food-timing trick sends messages to your brain to release fat stores. If you haven’t eaten anything for 2 to 3 hours, it’s time to eat again. Ideally, choose some protein and non-starchy vegetables to get the best results. Some great options include: soaked almonds (soak for eight hours or overnight, then drain), celery sticks with almond or hemp seed butter, and apple slices with avocado or almond butter.

Surgeon promising first human head transplant makes US pitch

An Italian neurosurgeon’s project to undertake the first human head transplant has received a skeptical welcome in the United States, where he made a pitch to donors and fellow scientists.

Sergio Canavero, who leads the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Group, first announced his project in 2013, saying at the time that such a procedure could be possible as soon as 2016

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But this timeline

The Pain Doctor: Sudden Death...Sudden chest pain...Angina

A couple of recent deaths has necessitated this reminder about acute onset pain in the chest. Both were young men, fit , agile and seemingly in good health. Perhaps because of a false sense of youthful security, both men had missed regular physical checkups.

No evidence that eating placenta post-birth has benefits

Eating one’s own placenta after giving birth may be trendy but there is no scientific evidence that women derive any benefits from it, researchers said Thursday.

A review of 10 previously published studies showed

5 things women hide from their husbands

After you tie the knot, the “what’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine” mentality can begin to shape your life together. However, for most women, there are at least a few things they tend to hide from their guys—even if they’ve got a tight bond.

4 steps to take when your baby has a fever

The first thing to do is always check with your pediatrician. When in doubt, take your child to the emergency room.

However, in many cases a fever

16 Amazing Health Benefits of Okra.The Underused Wonder Vegetable

Okra, also called gumbo or lady’s finger, is a tall, flowering plant that is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions around the world. It has been prized for centuries for its edible green pods, which transform into a thick, gooey mucilage once cooked. However, many cultures

Amazon, Google race to get your DNA into the cloud

Amazon.com Inc is in a race against Google Inc to store data on human DNA, seeking both bragging rights in helping scientists make new medical discoveries and market share in a business that may be worth $1 billion a year by 2018

Lose Weight Fast: How to Do It Safely

Sick of crash diets and fad diets? Follow these healthy tips.

Working on weight loss? Then you probably want results -- fast.

You can safely lose 3 or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and lots ofexercise, says weight loss counselor Katherine Tallmadge, RD

Ways to Avoid a Heart Attack

Making lifestyle changes is the most effective way to prevent having a heart attack (or having another heart attack).There are three main steps you can take to help prevent a heart attack (as well as stroke):

eat a healthy, balanced diet,avoid smoking,try to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level and Diet

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain, Heart, and Muscles

Just one sip of beer, wine, or whisky hangs out in your body for about 2 hours. Once it quickly enters your bloodstream, it touches down on nearly every organ and system in your body.

How Many Germs Are Exchanged Each Time You Kiss

WARNING...This might make you a little more selective about who you swap spit with.

What’s in a kiss? About 80 million microbes, apparently. Gross but true; that’s how many bacteria get transferred during the typical lip lock, according to a new study published in the journal Microbiome.

Factors That Affect a Woman's Fertility

What factors affect my chances of conceiving?

A number of factors affect your chances of conception. They include the following:

• your age