I had noticed Mr. Simpson wincing and hobbling down the hall as he followed my nurse to the exam room. Soon, as I stepped in ...

What is gout – and what are the early warning signs to look out for - There are several triggers of gout attacks.

Which bunion splints are best? A bunion is a bony, painful bump that forms on the outside of your big toe joint, as the bones and ligaments of your foot shift out of alignment. About one-quarter of ...

“Doing duck walks in your warmups are a good bang-for-your-buck warmup exercise,” Wickham says. “They improve your muscle ...

Shop the best shoes for bunions with features like roomy toe boxes, flexible materials and arch support. Expert tips included ...

Gout has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and stroke ...

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Lie on your back, knees bent, feet hip-width apart. Place a yoga block (or pillow) between thighs and squeeze gently (30–40 ...

After completing a hike, if you've experienced hot spots on your toes, a bruised nail, or that intense burning sensation in your forefoot, it's likely that the problem wasn't related to your fitness ...

Those on medication had a lower risk of heart problems and fewer flare ups ...

Some of the most common changes among mature adults include: Bunions - A bunion forms when the big toe drifts inward, forcing ...