A podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist. History of Podiatry Podiatry, initially known as chiropody, first became a recognized profession in the United States in 1895. Chiropody is the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the feet. The first podiatric society...
Bunion Surgery With so many rumors about bunions and bunion surgery floating around, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Here are some answers to those frequently asked questions (FAQs) about bunions. What is a bunion? A bunion is a bump at the base of the...
If you have Type 2 Diabetes know that you are not alone. Over the years, many celebrities have been diagnosed with diabetes. Complete this crossword puzzle and see how many you can get (answers at the bottom of this post.) What is Type 2 Diabetes? Insulin is a...
When it comes to diabetic shoes most people wonder, “Do I really need to wear diabetic shoes? I like to wear shoes that are fashionable and I don’t remember diabetic shoes as being fashionable.” As diabetes becomes more common, companies are making...
Each year, about 16 million people in the US will end up getting an ingrown toenail. This condition usually affects the side of the nail on the big toe causing a lot of pain. For someone who has never had an ingrown toenail, the intense pain can come as quite a...
While women are out shopping this Black Friday at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, it is guaranteed that even though stilettos are not on the shopping list, they will end up in the shopping bag. With the holiday parties fast approaching women are sure to bring out those...