‘Oh, My Aging Feet’
Addressing foot problems in older adults Our feet take a pounding every day. But for many older adults, aging feet can quickly become aching feet. “Our feet change as we get older. For example, the tissues stretch out, losing strength and support,” says Lowell Weil Jr., DPM, chief executive officer of the Weil Foot & […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Bunion Treatment and Surgery
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed bunions in my teens, and they have grown over the years. Now I cannot wear shoes without some discomfort. Over the past few months, I’ve noticed throbbing from the bunion on my left foot, although the one on my right foot is fine. My friend who had a bunion surgery […]
Get relief from corns and calluses
Q: Why do people get corns and calluses on their feet? What can I do to relieve the discomfort? A: Calluses and corns are areas of hardened, sometimes yellowish skin on the foot. They form on pressure points or around bony areas. Calluses usually appear on the bottom of the feet and corns on top, […]
