That feeling when you try to remove your rings and they won't budge. When your shoes feel tight by mid-afternoon. When your ankles look... puffier than they did this morning.
Swelling in the hands and feet—medically known as peripheral edema—is incredibly common. It can result from heat, inactivity, salty meals, hormonal changes, or simply standing on your feet all day. In most cases, it's temporary and harmless.
