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Why do toenails fall off? It’s either because of sudden, intense trauma or gradual stress over time. For example, a particularly intense stubbing of your toe can lead to it falling off. But, this can also happen due to conditions like athlete’s foot, which is a fungus that grows because you keep your feet warm … Continue reading How Do You Handle a Toenail That’s Falling Off?

Conditions like calluses and athlete’s foot are immediately obvious and you know the causes. But sometimes, the outside of your foot hurts. And when that happens, it can be difficult to know the true cause. That’s because the pain that happens on the outside of your foot doesn’t necessarily have an immediately direct cause. If … Continue reading Why You Might Have Pain on the Outside of Your Foot

Has your teen already begun practice for football, volleyball, soccer, or another Fall sport? As a parent, it’s your personal nightmare that your son or daughter experiences a devastating foot or ankle injury that sidelines them for the season, and causes pain into their adult years. Ankle injuries, after all, are the most common high … Continue reading How to Help Your Teen Protect Their Ankles from Fall Sports Injuries

If you’ve got a few more pounds on than you’d like and you’re making a personal commitment to getting back into shape, your ankles are at risk. You don’t want to start off strong and lose several pounds, only to experience an ankle injury that sidelines you (and all your awesome progress) for several weeks. … Continue reading The Right Shoes to Prevent Foot & Ankle Injuries If You’re Overweight and Getting Back in Shape

Ever try to go for a run in sandals? Maybe you can do it for a few yards or so. But you’d never do it if you wanted to truly run and get a workout. So, you make a decision and wear athletic shoes if you want to run or walk a decent distance. That’s … Continue reading The Right Summer Footwear for Nearly Every Occasion

In Texas, we’re lucky because we get a longer summer than the northern states. They really only get summer from about mid-May until mid-September, and possibly shorter. And during summer, you think of all the ways you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. Visions of stretching out in the golden sun with no shoes pop … Continue reading 5 Steps to Fit and Fabulous Feet this Summer

When you experience a foot injury, or if you’re planning a big change in your exercise routine, are you best off taking care of things yourself, seeing your regular general practice doctor, or going to a specialist podiatrist? The truth is it depends. Your situation is unique. As you decide what to do, these are … Continue reading 4 Most Opportune Times to See Your Podiatrist

Feet today get more attention than they ever did in the past. Technology has enabled society to grow to the point where you have the time and money to care about the issues that happen with your feet. Do you know everything that’s important to know about foot and ankle care? Here are some things … Continue reading 6 Things Your Podiatrist Wish You Knew

Do you remember those big, ugly, black, square-toed shoes diabetics used to have to wear? Fortunately, you don’t have to resign yourself to such hideous footwear anymore if you’re a diabetic. Footwear has changed a lot. And it certainly improves your life with diabetes in many ways it couldn’t before. So how do you find … Continue reading How to Find the Right Diabetic Shoes

In addition to your diet, the best thing you can do to keep your diabetes in check is to walk regularly. But, as you know, a simple scrape can turn into a lot more trouble. So, first start by making sure it’s okay to walk or do your desired form of exercise by checking with … Continue reading 4 Benefits of Walking for Diabetics