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If you’ve ever experienced a sharp pain in or across the top of your foot, you know it is impossible to ignore. While foot pain is a leading cause of immobility and inactivity, many people ...

Leonardo Da Vinci famously said, “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” He was amazed that such a seemingly small part of the human body could carry it for an entire ...

To better appreciate the challenges involved with getting older, try putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Problem is, that could be a very uncomfortable walk — considering how often foot pain and ...

An average person, running or walking, takes about 2,000 steps per mile. Often, especially when running, the impact is much more than just body weight because of the momentum going forward. Typically ...

If you've ever experienced a throbbing pain in your heel or a strange burning between your toes, you're not alone. Many people deal with foot problems from time to time. But the good news is, most of ...

Winter can quietly worsen foot problems for people with diabetes, increasing risks of cracks, ulcers and infections. Doctors ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Bunions are large bumps on the side of the foot that can cause pain if not treated. Hammertoe makes toes bend abnormally and can lead to pain ...

Your feet might be telling you more about your heart than you realize. While seemingly unrelated, mounting evidence suggests that foot discomfort may serve as an early warning system for ...

It’s time to step up and take better care of our feet… Here’s how. Since early humans developed the ability to walk upright, our feet have performed one of the most important functions of our entire ...

Foot infections and other complications can be side effects of diabetes, particularly among those whose disease is poorly controlled or uncontrolled. These patients often develop neuropathy or nerve ...

This is an extremely common problem. It happens when the nail becomes infected with a fungus and becomes yellowish-brown, thick, brittle and separated from the nailbed. In some cases the nail may ...