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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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...