Magnesium is the current popular mineral across social media with wellness enthusiasts praising it as the key to better sleep. But there's a twist. They aren't supplementing the mineral as you'd ...

To help you properly shop for orthopedic shoes, I consulted with podiatrists and asked what styles and design features are most likely to ease daily foot pain.

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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 ...

Calf and foot exercises can reduce strain on the plantar fascia, improve flexibility,. • Strengthening the arch and calf muscles can improve foot mechanics and lessen plantar fasciitis symptoms. • ...

One of the main proposed uses for legged robots is the exploration of disaster sites. In order to walk across all that rubble, though, they would definitely need to be sure-footed – which is where new ...

Identifying and addressing foot problems as a result of diabetes should be a priority for diabetics. A podiatrist with Baylor College of Medicine outlines the types of foot issues that can be ...

Take stock of your moisturizers — you likely have a facial cream, body lotion or even an eye cream and hand cream, but do you have one specifically for your feet? If not, you probably should, even if ...

Going to the salon once or twice a month for a pedicure may feel like a sweet treat, but let’s be honest—your tired, swollen feet deserve much more pampering than that. To the rescue: the best foot ...

Roboticists have developed flexible feet that can help robots walk up to 40 percent faster on uneven terrain such as pebbles and wood chips. The work has applications for search-and-rescue missions as ...

In people with diabetes, daily foot monitoring can reduce the chances of developing foot conditions that may result in serious complications. You must be vigilant in many areas of your health if you ...