Dr. Hamed Jafary, DPM, Author at The Foot & Ankle Blog

Paronychia is a common nail infection that is both avoidable and treatable. Learn more about this troublesome infection from our expert podiatrists.

Recent trends in shoe design, especially in the making of running shoes and other athletic footwear, have resulted in your toe being bent for you, by permanently tilting the toe box of the shoe. This mode of construction (known as "toe spring") automatically elevates the forefoot.

Before bunion surgery, you should make sure you prep your home for your recovery. Here are 12 tips to make the perfect recovery nest.

These patented antibacterial socks allow you to live your life without pain in the arch of the foot, ball of your foot, or heel bone.

If your toe is deformed into a semi-circle (or a crossover toe) and it hurts a lot, it’s got to be a hammertoe, right? Well, maybe not!

Many of these sports-related injuries can be prevented simply by doing a few warm-up exercises before a workout. Learn what our experts have to say.

“If the shoe fits, wear it” really applies to all of us. But when it comes to your Kids shoes, thinking you should get shoes to wear now that they will also “grow into” can be a terrible mistake. So, here is a new adage for you: “If your kid’s shoe doesn’t fit, don’t let them wear it.” Long term foot read more »

Diabetes in the US is widespread. Over 30 million Americans (about 10% of the population) have it. Over 25% of Americans over the age of sixty-five have it. It’s the seventh leading cause of death in the US. And experts agree these statistics from the American Diabetes Association may actually underreport the prevalence of diabetes in the US. How does read more »

Running or jogging are both forms of aerobic exercises and as such present the body with quite a number of amazing health benefits. The difference between jogging and running is basically the intensity and the...

We all know that walking is beneficial to our health: it improves our cardiovascular fitness, brain clarity, and helps reduce anxiety and stress. Many studies of adults 70 to 80 years old have shown that fast walking is associated to longevity. New data has recently come out suggesting that the pace at which we walk may predict our future health. read more »