Understanding how your footwear impacts your overall physical well-being can transform how you feel every single day.

A pedorthist breaks down why EVA (foam) Birkenstocks lack the arch support and durability of cork models — and when foam sandals actually make sense.

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge or corner of a nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Most cases can be managed successfully with conservative treatment options before more invasive procedures are ever considered. Below, we break down the non-surgical approaches clinicians recommend first, the proper trimming technique that prevents recurrence, and what happens if conservative care isn't enough.