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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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

"Almost no footwear" today supports it, says this gait specialist, who explains the aha! connection between the feet and lifespan.

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 ...

LEXINGTON, S.C. — It's another unexpected consequence of the pandemic. Doctors say they're seeing more and more patients coming in with foot and ankle problems. During the pandemic, the last thing any ...

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 ...