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10 tips on foot care

These top 10 tips on how to take care of your feet include advice on preventing and treating foot problems.

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Summer feet tips

Summer means sandals, so make sure your feet are attractive and in tip-top condition before baring them to the world.

Foot problems and the podiatrist

Taking care of your feet is essential. Here's how podiatrists and chiropodists can help.

How to stop smelly feet

Smelly feet aren’t fun for anyone, but here are some simple tips to make sure your feet stay fresh.

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Feet and diabetes

Foot health is vital for people with diabetes. Look after your feet and find out when to get help.

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Foot care services for older people

If you're having trouble with tasks such as cutting your toenails, talk to your GP about footcare services.

Choosing sports shoes and trainers

Sports shoes can be the most important piece of fitness equipment you buy. Use this advice to get the right pair.

Children's foot problems

A video of a podiatrist explaining common foot problems in children, including verrucas and curly toes.

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Services near you

Find addresses, phone numbers and websites for services near you

Corns and calluses

Watch this video to find out how to treat corns and calluses (areas of thick, dry, hard skin on the feet that can be very painful).

Foot problems: a visual guide

Foot problems: a visual guide

A visual guide to some common foot problems including athlete's foot, corns, calluses and bunions.

Nail abnormalities slideshow

Nail abnormalities

A visual guide to understanding what changes in the colour, thickness and texture of a nail might indicate.

Pain

What to do about different types of pain, including joint pain, back pain and migraines, and managing long-term pain

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