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Type 2 diabetes is a worldwide issue where your body’s insulin (the hormone that controls blood sugar) isn’t able to keep things in check, and leads to possible damage in nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissues throughout your body. Your heart, lungs, eyes, liver, kidneys, digestive tract, and skin are...

If you live to age 80 and are moderately active, you can expect to walk an average of 216,262,500 steps or 110,000 miles throughout your lifetime. Healthy feet help you stay active and mobile, but when something goes wrong with one of your feet, it can really slow you down...

When it comes to the many things we do on our feet – walking, jumping, and running – the 26 bones, many muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues in our feet must be working properly. These unsung heroes of our lower anatomy are responsible for transporting each of us over...

Several conditions can affect your feet and toes and compromise your ability to walk. A common foot problem is an ingrown toenail, which can be a minor nuisance requiring home treatment, or a source of great pain that necessitates medical intervention.  Residents of Tarzana and Inglewood, California, who are dealing...

Also known as hallux valgus, bunions are bony bumps that form on the inside edge of your metatarsophalangeal joint where your big toe meets your foot, though they can develop on your other toes too. Bunions make wearing shoes difficult and affect walking, hiking, running, and standing. If you live...

Plantar fasciitis is the name given to heel pain caused by tears, strains, or overuse in the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the band of tissue found at the bottom of the foot that connects the heel to the base of your toes.  Pain associated with plantar fasciitis is...