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March 31, 2025/Orthopaedics

Here’s Why Your Feet Smell

Genetics, hormones, medications and stress are just a few reasons your feet could be extra funky

November 29, 2024/Orthopaedics

Can You Shrink Bunions Naturally?

Wearing shoe inserts, maintaining a healthy weight and using cold or heat therapy may give you relief

July 10, 2024/Orthopaedics

How To Pick the Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

Footwear that offers cushioning plus heel and arch support can help you relieve and manage symptoms

Medical technician looking through large, lighted magnifying glass, working on patient's foot

April 23, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

6 Benefits of Medical Pedicures: Should You Try It?

Safety, hygiene and technician training are among the biggest benefits of a ‘medi pedi’

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March 27, 2024/Orthopaedics

Ingrown Toenail? Try These Home Remedies

Pain meds, toenail protectors and petrolatum jelly may spare you a trip to a podiatrist

person sitting in chair soaking feet in warm tub of water

December 12, 2023/Primary Care

Foot Soaks: What To Know and Whether To Try One

Except in certain medical scenarios, foot health experts rarely recommend foot soaks

Closeup of ballerina's feet, one foot bruised with bandaid and the other still in its point slipper.

June 8, 2023/Orthopaedics

How Ballet Affects Your Feet

Poorly fitting footwear and overuse injuries can knock you ‘off pointe’

Applying foot powder to clean feet to cut down on odor.

December 16, 2022/Orthopaedics

Why Your Feet Smell Like Vinegar

Sweat plus bacteria equals sour-smelling feet

a closeup of a blister on a person's finger, on a black background.

October 18, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Should You Pop a Blister?

3 kinds of blisters and how to treat them (Spoiler: Popping them isn’t best the answer)

Runner with shoes that have the toe splits built into the design.

October 6, 2022/Orthopaedics

Are Minimalist ‘Toe Shoes’ Good for Your Feet?

One thing is for sure: This footwear definitely kicks up controversy

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