Foot Health

Men & Their Feet


Five foot problems they should never ignore.

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Heels That Hurt


What to do to get relief when you're on your feet.

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Ingrown Toenail Tips


Advice for treating and preventing this painful problem.

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I have diabetes and need to care for my feet carefully. Any advice?

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High blood glucose causes poor blood flow to the legs and feet, so if you have a sore or infection, you need to monitor it closely and tell your ... Read More...

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Put the Spring Back into Your Step

Posted July 10, 2008 10:00 PM

Two foot surgeons explain what types of shoes and sandals you should wear this summer that support your feet and still look good.

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Foot Problems: Could You Be Wearing the Wrong Shoes?

Posted July 1, 2008 7:35 PM
Every walking step you take exerts pressure up to three times your body weight on your feet. Running exerts up to ten times your body weight. It's no wonder that the skin, 26 bones, and intricate webbing of muscles and ligaments in each of our feet sometimes can't stand up to the pressure. Read more...
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Are Your Feet Getting Wider?

Posted April 28, 2008 12:47 PM
Dr. Oliver Zong, a Manhattan-based podiatrist, is seeing an increase in the number of patients who complain of foot problems related to wide feet. The question arises: Are people's feet really wider these days? Dr. Zong, Director of NYC Footcare, believes the answer is yes. Read more...

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