Compeed® Care: Expert Tips and Support for Foot and Skin Health
Anyone who has ever set foot inside a gym will know how daunting it can feel – especially when you’re starting out. Confronted by a landscape of complicated machinery populated with seasoned regulars pumping serious iron, it can be all too easy to feel overwhelmed. In fact, it’s the most normal reaction in the world!
No one wants blisters to put them off their game. Whilst you might associate blisters with ill-fitting shoes, the truth is you can get blisters on any part of the body that experiences friction.
Every parkrun you complete is an exhilarating milestone of achievement – regardless of whether it’s your first time taking part or you haven’t missed a Saturday morning run in years. Each time you cross the finish line marks another 5k towards maintaining your physical and mental fitness, along with the satisfaction that comes with being part of a supportive global community of parkrunners.
Oh, cold sores. Despite their annoyance, they’re part and parcel of life. Or, at least for an estimated 67% of the global population. For something so common though, they are plagued with misconceptions – from how they originate and their level of contagiousness, to treatment options and more.
Did you know that your skin has different needs depending on the season? As warm summer nights make way for shorter, chillier days, the drop in humidity can lead to drier air – and drier skin. Don’t despair, because a few small tweaks to your routine can help keep your skin soft, supple and smooth.
Did you know that two-thirds of people under the age of 50 years are infected with the herpes simplex virus type 1 (the virus that causes cold sores)? Cold sores are very common, but that doesn’t mean it’s fun to have one. Not only can cold sores feel physically uncomfortable, but some people may also feel burdened by social embarrassment during an outbreak.
When we’re feeling stressed, our immune system weakens, which makes it all the easier for a dormant cold sore virus to rear its ugly head. So it stands to reason that keeping your stress levels in check can be a good way to decrease your chances of getting a cold sore.
There is no shortage of ways that you could injure yourself in the gym, from the incorrect use of equipment to not properly warming up and everything in between.
The days are longer, the birds are chirping and the great outdoors is promising you good times, a healthy tan and plenty of vitamin D.
Nothing ruins a nice big hike like a nasty little blister, and ironically the former is almost always the cause of the latter. There are, however, steps you can take (no pun intended) to minimise the possibility of blisters rearing their ugly heads, as well as treatment you can undertake to ensure an existing blister doesn’t ruin your walk entirely.
