Few canines can resist the lure of food. If they see it, they'll usually try to acquire it. This includes leftovers on the dinner table, scraps that have fallen to the ground, and items that are left sitting on the kitchen counter. A plate…

Exercises like tai chi, cycling, yoga and swimming have minimal impact on the foot. It is advised to consult a doctor before starting any exercise programme. These make it hard for shoes to fit comfortably. It is advised to consult a podia…

Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) which affects nearly 20 million Americans during any given year. While approximately 30 out of every 100 cases are genital warts, or venereal warts, the rest are found elsewhere on the bo…

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If I could only choose one option to deal with heel pain, it would be self-massage. Honestly, I think it’s paramount to regularly work on the soft-tissue in the arches to maintain pain-free feet. The plantar fascia, or what we know as the …