Bye-bye, stinky boots. “Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is antibacterial, and can balance the skin’s pH levels by killing the bacteria that causes foot odor,” says Daniel Michaels, DPM. Foot odor is caused when the moisture (sweat) on your feet interacts with bacteria, and since bacteria thrive in warm, moist environments, the inside of your socks…

Aging plays into the gradual dehydration of your feet, causing the skin of your feet to look dry and flaky. Over time, the sweat glands in the feet lose their activeness and make the skin look dry, so we need to be wary of our hydration levels as we get older, podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM….

With every step, your feet take a pounding equivalent to up to 2.5 times your body weight. After decades of wear and tear, it’s no wonder foot woes start to crop up in your 50s. “Age plus weight plus inappropriate footwear plus genetics equals foot trouble,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. For most foot ailments, starting…

You may be more likely to develop ingrown toenails if your shoes are too short or too tight, which causes repeated trauma to the toe as you walk, says Daniel Michaels, DPM. If the excess pressure goes on too long, such as during a long hike or charity walk, bleeding could occur under the nail…