Foot health may not always be top of mind, but it plays an important role in your overall well-being. Think about it: Your feet carry you through 5,000 to 7,000 steps a day — that’s up to ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Use this guide to make your own plan for taking care of your feet. Helpful tips make it easy! Share your plan with your doctor and health care team and get their help when you need it. There is a lot ...

Most people take an average of 8,000-10,000 steps per day according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. It’s important to take care of those hard-working limbs to avoid injuries as well as ...

Pickleball is a fast-paced, exhilarating sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the game, you cannot overlook the ...

Losing a toenail can be a disconcerting experience. Our toenails play a vital role in protecting our toes from injury and helping us maintain balance. While it’s not uncommon for toenails to fall off ...

“Most nail technicians performing traditional pedicures are not trained on how to properly and safely deal with an ingrown toenail,” McClurkin says, “but that doesn’t mean they won’t try their best to ...

What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around a toe grows over ...

If there’s anything runners should do, it’s love and appreciate their feet. After all, we ask a lot of these two relatively small parts of our body. Typically, though, runners only pay attention when ...

You may not feel a pebble inside your sock that is causing a sore. You may not feel a blister caused by poorly fitting shoes. Foot injuries such as these can cause ulcers which may lead to amputation.