If you missed out on August 17th’s National I Love My Feet Day, this is the perfect time to remind you to show some gratitude to your feet which do so much for all of us. Feet are the foundation for the entire body, so...
Summer is here and people are getting out and enjoying their favorite sports activities. It’s a time of great fun, but there’s also safety to think about. Every time the foot hits the ground, a lot of force travels upstream through the bones and connective...
The sun is finally out, and the excellent summer weather is here. Children all over are thrilled to be outdoors and play their favorite activities. It can be a lot of fun, but the increased activity can come with extra risks. Don't worry; we'll go...
Summer is almost here, and people are getting outside to enjoy all the sun has to offer. However, all this activity can put quite a bit of stress on your feet. That’s why it’s important to check out these simple summer foot care tips to...
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated on April 7th every year, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations. Many forget about the importance of their feet when it comes to health, so this...
March is National Nutrition Month, where we promote the importance of making informed food choices while developing sound eating and physical activity habits. For people with diabetes, things are more complicated. They not only need to watch what they eat but deal with a host...
We’ve all had our lives interrupted by Covid. Some of these changes have been severe and have required major changes in our lives. Unfortunately, many of these changes have harmed our health and even caused foot problems. Orthopedic surgeon Kshitij Manchanda, M.D. at UT Southwestern Orthopaedic Surgery...
Now that the colder temperatures are here, people are bundling up and getting outside to enjoy all the winter sports and activities they love. It’s fun and great exercise; however, it can also put a lot of stress on your feet. Here are some quick...
The holidays are here again. That means a lot of the hustle and bustle. No doubt people will be going to shopping malls, running errands, buying gifts, waiting in long lines, and a host of other activities that can cause stress to your feet. It’s...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Soon we’ll be sitting around the turkey with family and contemplating all the things we have to be thankful for. One thing that often goes unnoticed, however, is our feet! Yes, our feet do a lot of hard work....
October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month. Since the cold weather is coming, naturally, your extremities may begin to feel chilly. However, it may be more than the cold, you could be suffering from Raynaud’s syndrome. This is the time to take a look at Raynaud's syndrome,...
September is National Fall Prevention Month. Almost half of all older Americans will take a nasty fall this year. Falls account for over 40% of all nursing home admissions, and it’s a leading cause of death due to injury for those over 65. Now is...