As fall is approaching, so is the desire to change out of those open toe sandals and switch to trendy closed-toed shoes. Closed-toe shoes can leave our feet susceptible to numerous conditions such as painful corns and callouses, and pesky fungal …
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Did you know that falls are the number one cause of injury and death from injury amongst the elderly population? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seniors are at a much greater risk for falling, ultimately resulting in a more severe …
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Signs you have frostbite vs. other cold-weather foot injuries Frostbite is an ongoing concern for many people living in cold-weather climates. In fact, most of us New Englanders have likely had at least one experience in below-freezing conditions that have …
This is time the time of the year where the temperature starts to drop and some of you notice that your toes change color. Color of the toes may be red, white or blue or all three, which I call patriotic toes. You can also develop this of the fingers. This …
Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints, often at the base of the big toe. Although the big toe is the most common joint, it …
The American Cancer Society’s estimates that approximately 11% of the population that is diagnosed with melanoma are expected to die this year. The rate of melanoma has been rising over the last 30 years. In fact, it’s one of the most common cancers in young …
