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Preventing Dry, Cracked Heels This Winter

During the winter, when you bundle up with extra layers, coats, and scarves to keep warm and defend against the cold–don’t forget about your feet! The dry winter air can steal moisture from your skin and feet, making the dead skin around your heels likely to harden and crack. Read

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Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Should Know

You may know that diabetes is a chronic disease affecting blood sugar (glucose) and insulin, but did you know that affects approximately 29.1 million people in the United States, which is more than 9% of the population? Every year 1.7 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed, and as many

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Treating Plantar Warts

Though warts may seem like a common ailment that doesn’t often require emergency treatment, that doesn’t mean we should just learn to live with them. Some warts can be painful and unsightly, even if they might be harmless. If you’ve noticed a new suspicious growth or wart, it is always

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Peripheral Artery Disease

Did you know that every year nearly 6 million Americans struggle with peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD? September is Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month and during this month, we join thousands of podiatrists in educating the public about the warning signs of PAD and how to reduce your

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