posted: Jan. 23, 2019.

“She was experimenting with CBD oil to relieve the pain from wearing high heels.” This quote from the New York Times needs explanation. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive chemical in marijuana Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2018.

You'd better taking this news sitting down: Standing desks are not as beneficial to health as some thought. Workers have hoped standing would lead to weight loss, better heart health and Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2018.

Physicians are to be the authority on promoting and restoring health. This trust was exploited decades ago when actors appeared in magazines dressed as doctors to promote smoking. This marketing ploy Read more

posted: Oct. 17, 2018.

When Prince Harry attended a friend's wedding on his wife’s birthday, he was photographed with a hole on the bottom of his left shoe. He was previously photographed wearing the Read more

posted: Sep. 17, 2018.

As you type in Google, it tries to guess what you are searching for based on several factors including popularity of search terms. The adjacent screenshot highlights misconceptions about podiatrists. (We don't Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2018.

There may be a misconception that (except for stunt performers) employment in the film and motion picture industry is safe. Two recent high-profile ankle fractures call attention to the risks Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2018.

A 45-year-old woman in England developed inflammation and painful blisters on her great toe after applying freshly sliced raw garlic to treat a fungal nail infection. This incident was reported Read more

posted: Jun. 14, 2018.

Metallic fibers are sometimes incorporated in clothing to keep odor and bacteria from building up. Examples include socks and athleisure (yoga) clothing. However, these fibers can burn the skin if Read more

posted: May 22, 2018.

PLANTAR FIBROMATOSIS is a disease in which nodules form in the bottom of the foot. Here are six things to know. 1.  It was first described by Georg Ledderhose in 1897, and Read more

posted: Apr. 02, 2018.

For the last many years, stylish sneakers had a low-key, clean cut, almost plain profile. Now bigger, sturdier sneakers are making a strange resurgence in the fashion world. Pop culture Read more

posted: Mar. 29, 2018.

If you suffered a stress fracture, ask “Am I at risk for osteoporosis?” Osteoporosis can affect men and women of all races. But some — especially older women— are at higher Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2018.

If you sustained a broken bone, stress fracture, or are at higher risk for these, look at your VITAMIN D and CALCIUM consumption. Examples of people at higher risk for broken Read more

posted: Jan. 21, 2018.

ORTHOTICS are shoe inserts designed to support the feet and are used to treat a wide variety of problems, including heel pain, plantar fasciitis, arthritis and flat feet. Prescription custom foot Read more

posted: Dec. 25, 2017.

Even low-speed collisions can create severe injuries. If you ride with your feet on the dash and you're involved in an accident, the airbag (which deploys around 200 MPH) can Read more

posted: Nov. 24, 2017.

Forced to wear high heels by your employer? A female temporary worker in England was sent home after she refused to wear high heels on the job.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Read more

posted: Oct. 19, 2017.

COOL TRENDY SOCKS The ankles of men and women have become something of an art show. Unique novelty socks with loud, attention-grabbing patterns are a way to show personality. Even former Read more