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People whose toes can do this one thing might actually live longer, says a foot researcher

"Almost no footwear" today supports it, says this gait specialist, who explains the aha! connection between the feet and lifespan.
Self

7 Toe Spacers That’ll Give Your Piggies Room to Breathe

If your FYP is full of influencers promoting the best toe spacers for basically every foot issue under the sun, you might want to try them for yourself—after all, who doesn’t want happier feet? While ...
Los Angeles Times

5 easy exercises for your feet and ankles to relieve desk job aches and pains

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...
Self

Do Toe Spacers Really Work or Are Their ‘Benefits’ Just Bunk?

Real talk: When was the last time you stretched out your toes? If the answer is, um, never, TikTok would like to have a word with you. Fitfluencers are raving about the power of toe spacers to help ...
CNN

Podiatrists say this affordable toe accessory can help manage foot pain — from bunions to plantar fasciitis

Most aesthetically pleasing: Yoga Toes Gems Gel Toe Stretcher and Separator, 2-Pack Best for general foot pain: Yoga Toes Original Toe Stretcher and Toe Separator “Toe separators are small devices ...
AOL

Can you touch your toes? What that says about your health — and how to get better at it.

Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your lower back, hamstring and calves, as well as get a great stretch in your spine ...