Day: June 6, 2022

Anyone’s feet can hurt after a long period of walking or standing, especially if their shoes aren’t supportive or comfortable. But older adults are more likely to have conditions that can lead to foot discomfort, such as arthri­tis and diabetes. Then there’s the wear and tear that comes with age. “When we’re younger, our feet are more flexible and our skin is more resilient, both of which protect us from conditions such as hammertoes, bunions, and calluses,” says orthopedic surgeon Sean Peden, MD, a foot and ankle specialist at Yale Medicine in New Haven, Conn. Foot issues should be dealt with promptly, he says, because they not only hurt but also can affect mobility and ­increase your risk of falling. For foot care tasks such as cutting toenails, you may want to have a professional ...

MENDOCINO FILM FESTIVAL 2022 REVIEW! Created by Dean Fleischer-Camp and Jenny Slate, the first quirky short starring the mollusk Marcel made waves in 2010. It was followed by two sequels in 2011 and 2014, respectively. Now, that same creative team brings the beloved character to the big screen with Marcel The Shell With His Shoes On. Turning a viral web series into a feature film has its risks. Ultimately the question is whether or not this comedic idea has the legs to carry itself to the end. Marcel (Jenny Slate) is a mollusk living in his shell, Olukai Sandals  with his shoes on, alongside his grandmother Connie (Isabella Rossellini). The pair resides in a Los Angeles Airbnb with documentarian Dean (Dean Fleischer-Camp). Unfortunately, the two are alone as their community of other she...