First identified by ancient Egyptians, gout is a disease that affects the joints in our body, leading to pain and inflammation. Originally known as “the disease of kings,” and “the Read More
UdonisHaslem of the Heat suffered from a torn plantar fasciia in Miami’s game in early April, but hasn’t missed any games since his injury. “There’s not really much I can Read More
According to podiatrist Dr. Joy Rowland, our feet will change as we age, as “our ligaments and our tendons become a little bit more lax over time.” As our feet Read More
Although sweating is natural for the body, excessive sweating, otherwise known as hyperhidrosis, can be detrimental to your everyday habits. Sweating occurs as a natural process that helps keep the Read More
Many runners may develop “runner’s knee” at some point in their training regimen, as it is the most common pain runners tend to experience. To prevent runner’s knee, wearing proper Read More
What are the differences in running footwear? There are many various types of shoes that you can wear when training and all are determined by performance. Different types of running Read More
Diabetes can be a very serious and life-threatening disease if not treated immediately and properly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “there is an emerging epidemic of diabetes that Read More
If you suddenly find that your feet are in excruciating pain, it may be because you have gout. Gout has historically known as the “disease of kings,” and symptoms include Read More
Arthritis symptoms can be both debilitating and detrimental to everyday activity. Singer Paul Young discusses his battle with lifelong arthritis in his fingers, treating his condition with acupuncture and osteopathy. Read More
If you find that your shoes are becoming smelly, it may be attributed to your daily routine and habits. If you exercise often or participate in a lot of physical Read More
Plantar fasciitis is a particular condition of the feet in which the fascia, a fibrous band of tissue, becomes inflamed and irritated. As you get older over time, the plantar Read More
Number two in the world Romanian tennis player Simona Halep suffered from an Achilles tendon injury while playing at the Sydney International, in a match against French contender Caroline Garcia. Read More
Athlete’s foot is highly contagious and thrives in wet places like locker rooms, shared showers, and gyms. Athlete’s foot is a common skin problem that affects the areas between the Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis, if not treated as soon as symptoms develop, can evolve into permanent damage. While drug treatment can typically slow down the debilitating effects of RA, non-drug treatments like Read More
The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, and according to hcplive.com, “a full 10% of the population experiences heel pain their lives.” Those who have chronic heel Read More
Statistics gathered by Danish website RunRepeat have concluded that expensive running shoes are often no better than cheaper running shoes. The information was collected from nearly 135,000 consumer reviews gathered Read More