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If you have gout, your risk for a heart attack or other serious coronary event doubles. But what is the link between gout and heart disease?

In a perfect world, your running shoes would fit perfectly right out of the box. Here are professional tips for breaking in new running shoes.

Running is great exercise, but there are risks associated with getting out on the running trails. Read our running safety tips before heading out!

We often get questions on how to live with osteoarthritis. Here are top tips from our expert orthopedic surgeons, including managing pain with chair yoga.

Fall and winter require you to make some changes in how you care for your feet. These tips will keep your feet warm, cozy, and healthy!

This National Take a Hike Day we'd like to offer our 14 best tips for beginning hikers. If you're interested in hiking, we hope you find these tips helpful!

Ankle sprain recovery takes time. Here is an easy 5 step guide to surviving and thriving during your 2-6 week break.

Running is great exercise! However, it's also hard on your feet and ankles. Learn more about common foot problems for runners and their treatment options!

Struggling with foot pain or ankle instability? Here are 7 easy foot and ankle strengthening exercises you can do at home to treat or prevent pain.

With cooler weather coming up, we keep getting asked "is sleeping with socks on good for me?" Get the details from our renowned podiatrists.

We hear all the time "why does my foot hurt?" Learn about 10 common causes of foot pain, plus causes, prevention, and treatment options!

No one wants to wear shoes when working from home. Unfortunately, all this extra time walking barefoot isn't actually good for your foot health.

The human ankle is a mechanical marvel. But when something goes wrong (like a anterior or posterior ankle impingement) it can be super painful!

We're excited to share the results of a clinical study on a new plantar fasciitis treatment. Intense ultrasound shows promise as a treatment option!

Do flip flops cause foot and toe pain? Read what to look for in a summer sandal and tips for flip flop lovers written by top foot and ankle experts!

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

A healthy foot is an attractive foot! Here are 15 tips for better foot health in the summer months.

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.

Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes. Learn from our experts what causes them and how to prevent them.

Researchers say that a new case of dementia is detected every four seconds worldwide. The health benefits of walking help us retain our memory and thinking skills. Here’s a non-exclusive list of brain health benefits derived from aerobic exercises.