Blisters are common skin lesions in the form of fluid-filled pockets of skin. They form in response to a variety of triggers including rubbing, pressure, burns and infections. They can appear on various parts of the body, but typically affect the hands and feet. If lacerated the blisters cause pain and require treatment like any other wound. Blisters are particularly common in those who engage in sports as well as in people who wear inadequate footwear even for short walks. Foot blisters can be particularly uncomfortable since they are continually subject to stress and rubbing against footwear. Who is most affected in this case? Runners and hikers.

Calluses and corns are superficial lesions on the skin of the foot. They should not be ignored since healthy feet are fundamental for the well-being of the entire body.

Is keeping healthy important to you? Having a complete check-up is the best way to take care of yourself by preventing future illnesses or keeping them under control. A complete check-up involves urine and blood tests, ultrasounds, electrocardiograms and other tests to identify risk factors so that you can make changes to your lifestyle. Your doctor will tell you which tests to do for your general check-up and he'll also go through the benefits of doing them. The end result? You'll be examined from head-to-toe.

So you think you might have diabetes? Or do you just want to find out your blood sugar levels? Here are a few rules to follow before your screening, like fasting overnight and not smoking.

It's time to check your blood pressure! Here's some simple, practical advice on how to do this correctly, including how to hold your arm, how to repeat the measurement, and what to do during and after the process.

It's official - you're going to be a mother in 9 months! If you're pregnant, you need to be aware that urine tests, along with blood tests, are ones that you'll need to do increasingly frequently. They'll let you and your gynecologist know that everything is going well, whether you're a risk of diabetes or if you've got a urinary infection.

Do you suffer from high blood pressure? All it takes is a little movement and light physical activity to keep it under control, though some sports, such as weightlifting, must be carried out with caution. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a form of exercise if you have high blood pressure.

So you've got a little pain in your back... another one in your neck... Let's find out together how to identify pain in the most important parts of the body. But more importantly, let's also take action in our everyday lives: all you need is a little stretching, a mattress with the right pillows and to not wear high heels for work anymore. The result? Neck and back pain, including lower back pain, will be a thing of the past.

Think you may have a baby on the way, but not sure? Find out with a pregnancy test. We look at how it works, hormone measurement, the best time to take it, and some simple suggestions to make sure you get the correct result.