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Maintain Healthy Weight to Prevent Foot Problems
posted: Apr. 17, 2014.
With our feet bearing the weight of our entire body, it’s no surprise that carrying excess weight may increase the chance of developing foot problems. In fact, recent studies have Read more -
Seek Treatment for Dry, Cracked Heels
posted: Feb. 19, 2014.
Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that Read more -
Beautify Your Feet for the Summer
posted: Jan. 23, 2014.
The summertime is a great time to show off your new sandals and allow your feet to breathe. But since the warmer months can be rough on your feet, it's Read more -
Foot Health and Aging: How to Keep Your Feet Supporting You for Life
posted: Dec. 17, 2013.
With age, many people experience changes in their feet. This may include a change in their shape; a loss of the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet; Read more -
Walking Your Way To Good Foot Health
posted: Nov. 18, 2013.
Looking for a safe, easy and inexpensive way to stay healthy, increase your energy level and improve your figure? Start walking. Walking is one of the easiest and most popular Read more -
High Fashion Footwear May Come with a High Price
posted: Oct. 15, 2013.
While high heel shoes may look stylish or complement your favorite outfit, they are rarely the best option for a woman's feet. According to a study by the American Podiatric Read more -
Toenail Fungus
posted: Sep. 16, 2013.
Preventing & Eliminating Fungal Toenails Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can be painful, irritating and embarrassing. When there is trauma to the nail, the nail bed is lifted allowing fungus Read more -
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
posted: Aug. 15, 2013.
Maybe you've heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in the wrist that occurs when swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel squeezes and Read more -
Shin Splints: How to Ease Your Lower Leg Pain
posted: Jul. 15, 2013.
Although a shin splint is commonly used to describe various pains between the ankle and the knee, it actually refers to a specific inflammatory condition of the tibia -- a Read more -
Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet
posted: Jun. 17, 2013.
Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, poor fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot problems and discomfort, including calluses, corns, bunions Read more -
Pregnancy and Foot Pain: How Mothers-to-Be Can Relieve Aching Feet
posted: May 15, 2013.
During pregnancy, it's not uncommon for women to experience an array of aches and pains all over the body. Among these complaints are tired, swollen, achy feet- a common and Read more -
A Look at Painful Plantar Warts
posted: Apr. 15, 2013.
Plantar warts are benign growths that develop on the bottom of your feet caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV) -- the same virus that causes warts Read more -
Plantar Fasciitis: Put Your Heel Pain to a Halt
posted: Mar. 15, 2013.
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the long, dense band of connective tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the ball Read more -
Morton's Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain
posted: Feb. 15, 2013.
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read more -
Metatarsalgia: Ball of Foot Pain
posted: Jan. 15, 2013.
Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read more -
Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Dec. 17, 2012.
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, can be embarrassing, annoying and painful. This common condition occurs when the surrounding skin on one or both sides of the nail grows over Read more