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Long days on your feet, desk days and the shoes you wear every day.

Standing all day at work through the holiday season: a shift guide for retail and hospitality Everyday & work

Standing all day at work through the holiday season: a shift guide for retail and hospitality

A short guide for retail and hospitality staff standing all day at work through the holiday season: what long standing does, what helps on...

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Walking the Camino de Santiago: how to look after your feet RunEveryday & work

Walking the Camino de Santiago: how to look after your feet

Blisters are the most common foot problem on the Camino. What studies of pilgrims show, how to prepare shoes, socks and pack, a daily...

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How to use an acupressure mat: your first sessions, step by step Everyday & workRecover

How to use an acupressure mat: your first sessions, step by step

A calm, step-by-step guide to your first acupressure mat sessions: how to lie down, how long to stay, what is normal to feel, a...

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Insole size and fit: how to choose your size and which shoes they fit Everyday & workFit & sizing

Insole size and fit: how to choose your size and which shoes they fit

How to choose your insole size by the shoe, why your feet change during the day, how much toe room to leave, which insole...

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Wrist support for the gym, padel and desk work: what helps Padel & racketEveryday & work

Wrist support for the gym, padel and desk work: what helps

What the research says about wrist support in the gym, on the padel or tennis court and at the desk: sleeves versus wraps, technique,...

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Breaking in firm insoles: what’s normal in the first two weeks RunEveryday & workFit & sizing

Breaking in firm insoles: what’s normal in the first two weeks

Why our insoles have a firm shell, what is normal in the first two weeks and what is not, a day-by-day break-in schedule based...

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Foot reflexology: what the evidence says (and what a foot roller can do) Everyday & workRecover

Foot reflexology: what the evidence says (and what a foot roller can do)

Reflexology foot maps, the clinical trials and the systematic reviews, read honestly: what the evidence supports, what it does not, and how to enjoy...

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Caring for wooden recovery tools: clean, dry, oil and store Everyday & workRecover

Caring for wooden recovery tools: clean, dry, oil and store

How to clean, dry, oil and store a wooden foot roller or massage stick so it stays smooth and hygienic for years, and the...

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How to choose the right insole: a practical guide by shoe, day and evidence RunEveryday & workFit & sizing

How to choose the right insole: a practical guide by shoe, day and evidence

How to choose an insole by shoe, daily routine and comfort, with the research behind each tip: the wet footprint test, the first two...

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The desk-day reset: feet and legs in 5 minutes Everyday & workRecover

The desk-day reset: feet and legs in 5 minutes

What the research says about long stretches of sitting and standing at work, and a simple 5-minute reset for your feet and legs with...

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Insoles for standing all day: what the research says Everyday & work

Insoles for standing all day: what the research says

Why long hours on your feet are tiring, what studies show about cushioned insoles and anti-fatigue mats, what to look for in an insole...

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A 5-minute routine for tired feet Everyday & workRecover

A 5-minute routine for tired feet

A seated five-minute routine for tired feet, what research says about rolling, calf work and foot strengthening, and who should take care before using...

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Foot roller, spiky ball or foam roller? How to choose a foot massager Everyday & workRecover

Foot roller, spiky ball or foam roller? How to choose a foot massager

Spiky ball, foam roller or wooden foot roller: what the research says about massaging the soles of the feet, what reflexology can and cannot...

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Thin insoles for dress shoes and soccer cleats: how to get the fit right Everyday & workFit & sizing

Thin insoles for dress shoes and soccer cleats: how to get the fit right

Why low-volume shoes need a slim insole, what studies show about fit and pressure in soccer cleats and heels, and a step-by-step check to...

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When to replace your insoles, and how to look after them Everyday & work

When to replace your insoles, and how to look after them

What research shows about how cushioning wears out, the signs that an insole needs replacing, how often to check, and how to clean and...

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