The foot is an intricate network of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles. What is typically referred to as "the arch" is the medial arch, running front to back on the inner half of the foot. But ...

You don’t need us to tell you that running has a ton of health benefits, but like all the best things in life (relationships, children, travel), it also causes stress from time to time, particularly ...

Most people have no idea what arch type they have, but it’s one of the most important pieces of the puzzle to consider when you’re shopping for comfortable shoes, says Jewels Busenberg, the senior ...

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The arch running across the width of the human foot might be a big part of the reason that people can walk and run upright, a new study suggests. People have a prominent arch along the insides of ...

An unappreciated quirk of human anatomy hidden in the foot is thought to be the secret behind how humans evolved to walk and run on two legs. The feature, dubbed the transverse tarsal arch (TTA), runs ...

You're ready to get a new pair of shoes and visit the shoe store. While there, an associate asks you about your shoe size, if your feet are wide or narrow, and what type of arch you have.‌ You might ...

(CBS News) Flip-flops may be a fun summer shoe and flats may seem fashionable, but some experts say wearing them may become a painful decision. According to the National Foot Health Assessment 2012, ...

How to soothe foot arch pain? Foot arch pain can occur at any age and at any time. No matter the cause or severity, it can impact how you complete your daily activities and hobbies. You may notice ...