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 ...

Regarding our health, most of us seem to prioritize everything else but our feet. I know, talking about feet is the last thing many want to do, but taking care of them is more crucial for your overall ...

"Tight shoes can compress your toes, forcing the flesh into the nail," says Jenny Salazar, a nail technician in New York City. Another culprit: Nails that are too short and curved in at the corners ...

If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a totally different (and seemingly unrelated) part of your body. Sometimes, “your feet are the first ...

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 ...

Wearing the same socks repeatedly without changing or washing them might seem harmless, but it can have serious consequences for foot health. From bacterial infections to unpleasant odors, neglecting ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we celebrate women this month, it’s also important to highlight the sacrifices made as many women work to balance it all. National Health Reporter Erin Billups takes a look at a particular beauty ...

The biggest problem with foot pain, says Courtney Conley, DC, is that it stops people from moving. Used correctly, toe spacers can help maintain foot health, says Courtney Conley. “They won't want to ...