Love the latest shoe styles but hate the way your feet get sore? A podiatrist answers common questions about which shoes help — and which shoes hurt — your feet.
Shoes Getting Tight? Why Your Feet Change Size Over Time
We all know that our bodies change as we age. Your feet, of course, are not exempt.
5 Things You Should Know About Painful Toe Deformities
Does one of your toes appear to bend in an awkward way or curl under painfully? If so, you may have a hammertoe. Here are five things you should know.
10 Best Stories of 2015: Chest Pain, Kids’ Fevers, White Bumps
This past year, we’ve published hundreds of posts to help you live better. Stories have covered everyday health problems and wellness tips as well as serious conditions. Below, find ten stand-outs we wanted to share with you. These are among our finest offerings of 2015.
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3 Tips to Protect Your Toenails If You’re a Hard-Core Runner
If you’re a die-hard runner, black, loose or missing toenails may be as much a part of the sport as bags of frozen peas and race t-shirt collections.
Don’t Let Foot Cramps and Charley Horses Slow You Down
Without warning, you wake up with a paralyzing stiffness in your calf or foot. Whether you call it a foot or leg cramp (aka “charley horse”), it happens when a muscle gets involuntarily stiff and can’t relax. Here’s what causes these cramps, as well as tips to help prevent them.
4 Sure-Fire Ways You Can Avoid Stinky Feet
When temperatures rise, your body perspires more, and that includes your feet. Shoes plus hot weather equals foot odor – or even athlete’s foot. Find out how to keep your feet healthy and free of strong odor.
How Switching Up Your Summer Shoes Helps Your Feet
Flip flops, heels, wedges, tennis shoes and flats – summer shoe choices are endless. What is the perfect shoe for your foot health day-in and day-out?
Your Feet Hold Clues to Clogged Arteries
Clogged arteries in your legs or arms can signal potentially lethal blocked coronary arteries. Read more to learn who should be tested and who should not.
5 Ways to Avoid Blisters and the Best Way to Treat Them
Take steps to prevent blisters by keeping your skin dry. Learn the safest ways to treat blisters, if you get them, to avoid infection.