FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Barbie’s arched feet became something of a statement on female empowerment in her 2023 movie. Her feet initially remained arched even when she stepped out of high heels, but to Barbie’s horror fell flat as she started to think about weighty subjects likeContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Imagine if your shoes could tell you when something’s wrong with your health. A new “smart insole” system might make that possible, helping spot early signs of dementia, orthopedic injuries and other health problems, a recent study shows. The technology, described in theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Attention, America: ignore the “experts” on TikTok and put your shoes on. Barefootin’ is risky business, according to Dr. Sari Priesand, a foot specialist at Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. “Keep the shoes on,” she urged in a university news release.Continue Reading
SATURDAY, Oct. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people spend a lot of time on their feet, so it’s a good idea to take care of them. With proper care, you can minimize the stress your feet take on when holding you up and getting you around, an expert says.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Buying back-to-school shoes should be more about the right fit than the right look — but with luck you can combine the two. Shoes play a big part in how kids’ feet function and should be selected with care, say orthopedists at theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That happy, confident spring in your step is likely a benefit imparted by human evolution, a new study argues. Humans may have evolved a spring-like arch in our feet to help us better walk and run upright, researchers say in their study, publishedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the best outcomes. The Achilles tendon is theContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to bunions, millions of Americans are painfully familiar with the signs: Swelling, redness, a telltale bulge on the side of the big toe. Corns and calluses where other toes rub together. And pain. Lots and lots of pain. Fortunately, whenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting around in winter works best if you’re taking good care of the feet that take you places. Orthopedic specialists at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City say they often see an uptick in avoidable injuries and foot problemsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most people who have had major foot surgery are able to return to the activities they enjoy, but it may take a long time, new research suggests. The study included 82 adult patients who had surgery to correct a form of “flatfeet” calledContinue Reading