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 ...

Editor’s Note: Last week we featured a contribution from Dr. John Baker which offers several in-depth explanations and exercises, if you’re interested in further reading, you can read it here.. Years ...

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 ...

Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to nonhealing foot ulcers caused by diabetes.

Foot problems aren’t uncommon. So many people suffer from such issues, and some even have to deal with them on the daily. The foot can be considered as a prime location for pain, mainly due to its ...

Numbness in your toes is one of those nagging ailments that's hard to pin down. It could be something serious -- a byproduct of diabetes, for example -- or it might just be that you're wearing the ...

It’s summer and Southern Nevadans are letting the dogs out. Ouch. Sorry. Still — and archaic colloquialisms and outdated pop cultural references notwithstanding — when hot weather arrives, Southern ...

There's a reason we talk about "getting back on your feet" after an illness or staying "on your toes": healthy feet are necessary for an active life. Yet many doctors don't even look at a patient's ...

For people with diabetes, foot complications like neuropathy and circulation problems can make it difficult for wounds to heal. Serious problems can arise from common skin issues like sores, cuts, and ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. When you have foot problems, the ...

The Ache: We often don’t think about our feet much—until they start hurting. Painful conditions such as hammertoe, bunions and plantar fasciitis are common later in life. The Claim: A simple exercise ...

Your feet never go on holiday. When traveling, your feet are constantly working — even if you're on vacation. A foot in pain or suffering from an injury can "make or break" a vacation that you ...