Problem: Article: One of the best things you can do for your feet is to buy and wear the proper shoes. Shoes that are ill fitting create friction and pressure, which cause calluses, corns, and dryness to form.There are several things you can do to make sure you find the proper shoe.  Get BOTH of your feet measured.  You probably have one foot that is larger than the other.  You need to find shoes that will fit the larger of your two feet. Go shoe shopping at the end of the day, as that is when your feet are at their largest.  Sizing your shoes later in the day makes sure your shoes don't get tighter throughout the day as your feet swell. Don't depend on the manufacturer's size.  Base your judgement on how the shoe actually feels. Look for shoes that have the same shape as your feet.  Oddly shaped shoes will most likely cause you problems. Don't assume shoes will stretch after you've worn them awhile. Make sure the balls of your feet are comfortable in the widest part of the shoe.  And that the shoe is deep enough to fit your toes comfortably. Check that there is 3/8” to 1/2” of space between the end of your big toe and the shoes.  You can estimate this as the width of your finger, while you're standing. Try to wear only soft cotton socks inside your shoes, especially when doing a physical activity.  Allow your shoes to completely dry out after physical activities that cause your feet to sweat excessively.  Don't wear the same socks two days in a row.  Change your socks throughout the day if they get wet or sweaty.  Wash your feet everyday, including in between your toes, to prevent conditions like athlete's foot.  And completely dry your feet before putting socks on. Taking these precautions will help you avoid bad foot odor as well as development of rashes and eczema. It is also a good idea to wear flip-flops or another type of sandal when in public areas like a swimming pool or public shower. The best way to prevent your feet from getting dry and cracked is to make sure you apply a good quality foot moisturizer to them every day.  Moisturizing your feet is especially important in the winter when the air is cold and dry. Be careful that you don't apply moisturizer and then attempt to walk around in your bare feet on a tile or wood floor.  You may find that applying moisturizer just before bed is the easiest, and possibly safest, habit to get into.  Use your moisturizing time to give yourself a foot massage.  Massaging your feet not only feels good, but it can help with blood circulation. Avoid showering or bathing in really hot water, which can dry out your skin faster.  Use moisturizer designed specifically for feet as other types of moisturizers may contain alcohol, which can dry out your skin more quickly. Interestingly, the majority of foot problems are not caused by the fact that you're walking, but rather because of your shoes.  Corns (which are calluses that form on your toes) are caused when your toes rub against the inside of your shoes, mainly because your shoes (or socks) are not the proper size.  High heels can also cause corns because their shape forces extra pressure onto your toes and forefoot, which in turn causes your toes to push up against the inside of your shoes more often.  You can help prevent and treat corns at home, but if they become severe, you will need to see a doctor.  Soak your feet in warm water regularly, and use a pumice stone or foot file to remove dead skin and calluses from your toes and feet. Wear 'corn pads' on your toes to help cushion them within your shoes.  Medicated 'corn pads' are not recommended. Switch to shoes that fit your feet properly and have plenty of room in the toes.  Reduce your use of high heels if possible. It is actually doctor recommended, so go ahead and put your feet up when you can!  Having said that, if you do find yourself sitting for a long time, take a moment to get up and walk around.  And if you have a habit of crossing your legs while you're sitting, change which way you cross them every so often.  All of these tips are a great way to help increase the circulation in your legs and feet.
Summary: Select the proper shoes. Keep your feet dry. Moisturize your feet every day. Work to avoid and remove corns. Put your feet up.

Problem: Article: Call the  people in the missing person's life and ask when they last saw him or her. Determine if they know anything about the person's whereabouts. Besides friends, family members, neighbors, and classmates, call anyone who had regular contact with the missing person. This may include teachers, doctors, dentists, bus drivers, coworkers, and neighbors.  Keep a log of the people to whom you've spoken and what they had to say about the missing person. Keep it updated with as much detailed information as possible. Encourage people to call you back if they find out more information from another source. Report new findings to the case worker in charge of your missing person’s case at the police department. If the missing person was in an accident, he or she might be in a local hospital and unable to communicate for some reason. In some tragic cases, a missing person will be found with a coroner or medical examiner. Call all the facilities in your area to rule out these possibilities.  When you make the calls, ask for the missing person by name. If no one by that name is on record there, ask if they have unidentified people in their care who resemble your missing person. If the missing person had an encounter with law enforcement that led to an arrest, he or she may be in a local county jail. Check with local law enforcement offices to see if the missing person is incarcerated. You may also be able to check online using the “inmate locator” option on your local law enforcement’s website. This is an important way to gain information about the days leading up to the person's disappearance. Check his or her Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other accounts. Determine whether recent activity contains any clues. Look at the missing person's friends' accounts as well.  Print out correspondence and activity that seems as though it could lead to the missing person's location. Report any activity that might be a clue to the case worker at the police department. Often, the missing person will see the fliers and decide to return home. Fliers can also alert friends and neighbors who might have information about the person's whereabouts. Put up the fliers in the neighborhood where the missing person lived and around places where he or she spent time.  Hang your fliers in prominent locations. Gas stations, grocery stores, post offices, banks, drug stores, local libraries, churches, hospitals, homeless shelters, parks, and hiking trails will all work well. Be sure to include a recent, clear photograph of the missing person. Include the person's age, a physical description, and the date he or she went missing. Include contact information as well.
Summary:
Contact the person's friends and acquaintances. Check with hospitals and coroners in the area. Check with your local county jail. Check social media sites. Put up fliers with a picture and description of the missing person.