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Looking After Little Feet: Proper Foot Care for Your Baby
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

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
Causes of Ingrown Toenails
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Dr. Keith RosenthalDr. Keith RosenthalIs your ingrown nail a real nuisance or is it just too painful to handle anymore? Dr. Keith Rosenthal of The Foot and Ankle Center, with Read more
Maintain Healthy Weight to Prevent Foot Problems
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

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, recentstudies have shown Read more
Seek Treatment for Dry, Cracked Heels
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

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
Special Care for Diabetics
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Diabetes doesn't just affect what you eat. It also reduces circulation, particularly in the lower extremities, and minor wounds can have major complications due to the lack of blood flow Read more
Beautify Your Feet for the Summer
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

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
Foot Health and Aging: How to Keep Your Feet Supporting You for Life
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

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
Signs You Have Athlete's Foot
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Are you wondering if the foot problems you are experiencing could be a fungal infection? If you are someone who doesn’t sport those shower shoes at your gym locker room, you Read more
Walking Your Way To Good Foot Health
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

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 mostpopular forms Read more
High Fashion Footwear May Come with a High Price
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

While high-heeled 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 Medical Read more
How to Take Better Care of Your Feet
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Diabetic foot care is an often-overlooked yet crucially important part of overall diabetic health. Due to the location of the feet and the effects of diabetes, a small issue related Read more
Fighting Fungal Toenails
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can be painful, irritating and embarrassing. When you experience trauma to your nail, the nail bed is lifted, allowing fungus to invade. Without treatment, this Read more
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

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 irritates Read more
How to Deal with Heel Pain
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.

What your podiatrists in Brick and Jackson want you to know If you’ve ever suffered from heel pain, you already know the stabbing, unrelenting pain can keep you from moving around. Read more
A Look at Painful Plantar Warts
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.

Plantar warts are benign growths that develop on the bottom of your feet, and are caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is the same virus Read more
Plantar Fasciitis: Put Your Heel Pain to a Halt
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.

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