Your legs, feet, and ankles make up the foundation that helps you stay active. Explore common conditions like plantar fasciitis and sprains that can cause pain, and learn about how they're treated.

Swollen ankles and legs are prevalent during pregnancy for a variety of reasons ... Ankle swollen in the evening may indicate salt and water retention due to right-sided heart failure. Kidney disease ...

Lymphatic drainage massages are gaining popularity. We spoke with an expert about who should try one and how to tell if it's ...

A potassium-rich diet is linked to many powerful health benefits. It may help reduce blood pressure and water retention, help prevent osteoporosis, and protect against stroke. Share on Pinterest ...

Here’s how it works. The best ankle weights add intensity to walking workouts, Pilates and low-impact exercises. The extra weight can throw off your gait and put unnecessary stress on your ...

Calcium channel blocker (CCB)-related edema is quite common in clinical practice and can effectively deter a clinician from continued prescription of these drugs. Its etiology relates to a ...

Having filtered water at home is a must if you live in an area with poor tap water quality (or you simply prefer the taste of filtered water). Not only will a good filter remove impurities ...

A cleansing enema also is used to clear out the colon before a colonoscopy or other test. In traditional Chinese medicine, retention enemas may be used as part of treatment. While they can be safe and ...

Running wasn't the activity that ultimately doomed my dreams of participating in a trail race postpartum. It was laundry. But ...