If you’ve ever experienced a sharp pain in or across the top of your foot, you know it is impossible to ignore. While foot pain is a leading cause of immobility and inactivity, many people ...

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Leonardo Da Vinci famously said, “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” He was amazed that such a seemingly small part of the human body could carry it for an entire ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition where the arteries narrow and reduce blood flow to the limbs. It’s usually caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty deposits in the ...

Did you know, your feet can tell you a lot about your health? From pain to swelling, all kinds of illness symptoms can ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...

Foot pain is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, blamed on tight shoes or long days standing. Yet, in 2025, with 1 in 3 adults reporting chronic pain, experts recognize that discomfort in the ...

To better appreciate the challenges involved with getting older, try putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Problem is, that could be a very uncomfortable walk — considering how often foot pain and ...

As we celebrate women this month, it’s also important to highlight the sacrifices made as many women work to balance it all. National Health Reporter Erin Billups takes a look at a particular beauty ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a ...

Support local journalism. An unlimited digital subscription to floridatoday.com is just $1 for 6 months. Click here and subscribe today. Dr. Jonathan Lubitz is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at ...

Any woman who’s been pregnant before will probably agree: Pregnancy is hard on your feet. A recent article published in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine highlights prevalent foot and ankle conditions ...