Our feet carry us thousands of steps each day. Over time, that constant pressure can cause pain, calluses, bunions, or even ulcers — especially for people with diabetes or poor circulation. The good news? Many of these problems can be prevented or eased through a simple but powerful concept called offloading.
The window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through Jan. 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported. Federal subsidies that reduced premium rates will expire at year’s end without congressional action.
Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals. The Houston Chronicle reported that many of the propositions intend to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses. There are two proposed changes to the homestead exemption.
When it comes to foot pain, blisters, calluses, and even falls, one of the most common— and most overlooked— culprits are right under your nose (or more accurately, your toes): your shoes.
In an operation being called “Lone Star 2.0,” more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety officers this year, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune. As illegal border crossings plunge, state police are shifting their energies toward aiding the Trump administration’s mass deportation effort.