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The Importance of Diabetic Foot Exams

Diabetes may cause nerve damage or neuropathy in your feet as a result of reduced circulation. The nerves that are most affected by diabetes are often the body's longest nerves, running from your back to your toes. The way your body works i...

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Toe Pain - What Could It Be?

Even though the big toe is relatively small by comparison to the entire body, it can cause big pain if something isn't right. Here are 5 rea...
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Five Weird Things That Happen to Your Feet as You Age

You may already be observing the ways that growing older can change your face, your metabolism and your ability to recover from strenuous ex...
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All About Plantar Warts

If you experience pain when walking or standing and notice a thickened and fleshy, callus-like growth on the bottom of your foot, you could ...
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Protecting Your Feet — and the Rest of Your Body — from Snakebites

Fifteen potentially dangerous snake species or subspecies call Texas home, but more people die every year from lightning strikes than venomo...
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Why Are My Feet Swollen?

The feet are probably the most overworked parts of the body. They support your body weight as you stand, walk, run, jump, and so on. It is, ...
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What is a Stone Bruise?

Also referred to as Metatarsalgia, a stone bruise is a condition that affects the forefoot. This is the area between the toes and where the ...

Are Your Feet Burning? Here's What You Need to Know...

The feet support the weight of the entire body. They are, therefore, prone to problems. About 90% of us suffer from foot problems at one poi...
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Pre- and Post-Marathon Foot Care

You’ve just run your first marathon (or half marathon) and suddenly your feet are killing you. There's no swelling, but you can’t walk from ...