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Why Your Feet Change Size Over Time
We all know that our bodies change as we age. Your feet, of course, are not exempt. With every step you take over the years, your body absorbs two to three times...
Bunion Symptoms and Complications
A bunion, also known by the medical term hallux valgus, is a bony deformity in the foot at the base of the big toe joint....
National Foot Health Awareness Month Is Here – Tips For Your Foot Care
April marks National Foot Health Awareness month, which is a great time to take care of your feet. Indulging in a soothing pedicure or a new pair of...
Managing Arthritis and Your Feet
ARTHRITIS is a generic term for a group of more than 100 diseases that speak to joint inflammation. The condition causes pain, swelling and stiffness...
Treatment and Prevention For Achilles Tendinitis and Bursitis
Achilles tendinitis and Achilles bursitis are two types of heel pain that result from inflammation in the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a band...
Device to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Approved by FDA
People with diabetes often experience diabetic neuropathy accompanied by diabetic foot ulcers that don’t heal. With the approval of a new device from the U.S....
The Truth about Bunion Pain
To most people a bunion is the bump on the inside of the big toe. The complete picture, however, is more complex. The first metatarsal...
High Blood Pressure and Your Feet
What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against the walls...
Skin Cancers of the Feet
What Are Skin Cancers of the Feet? Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body, including in the lower extremities. Skin cancers of the feet...