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• posted: Jun. 17, 2013
• baby foot care

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read More

• posted: May 15, 2013
• weightloss

With our feet bearing the weight of our entire body, it’s no surprise that carrying excess weight may increase the chance of developing foot problems.  In fact, recent studies have Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2013
• Healhthy Feet

Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2013
• Warm Weather and Your Feet

The summertime is a great time to show off your new sandals and allow your feet to breathe. But since the warmer months can be rough on your feet, it's Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2013
• Age and Your Feet

With age, many people experience changes in their feet. This may include a change in their shape; a loss of the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet; Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2013
• Foot Health

Looking for a safe, easy and inexpensive way to stay healthy, increase your energy level and improve your figure? Start walking. Walking is one of the easiest and most popular Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2012
• Footwear

While high heel shoes may look stylish or complement your favorite outfit, they are rarely the best option for a woman's feet. According to a study by the American Podiatric Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2012
• Toenail Fungus

Preventing & Eliminating Fungal Toenails Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can be painful, irritating and embarrassing. When there is trauma to the nail, the nail bed is lifted allowing fungus Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2012
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Maybe you've heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in the wrist that occurs when swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel squeezes and Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2012
• Shin Splints

Although a shin splint is commonly used to describe various pains between the ankle and the knee, it actually refers to a specific inflammatory condition of the tibia -- a Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2012
• Healthy Feet

Looking fabulous in your favorite pair of heels does have a price. In fact, poor fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot problems and discomfort, including calluses, corns, bunions Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2012
• Foot Health

During pregnancy, it's not uncommon for women to experience an array of aches and pains all over the body. Among these complaints are tired, swollen, achy feet- a common and Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2012
• Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are benign growths that develop on the bottom of your feet caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV) -- the same virus that causes warts Read More

• posted: May 15, 2012
• Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the long, dense band of connective tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the ball Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2012
• Morton's Neuroma

A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of your body. In the foot, the most common occurring neuroma develops at the base of Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2012
• PinPointe FootLaser

Characterized by thick, unsightly, discolored nails, fungus-infected toenails can be irritating, embarrassing and painful. For years, the only treatments available for toenail fungus were topical and oral medications or removal Read More