February 2026

Why Gait Is Considered the Sixth Vital Sign

Most people think of vital signs as heart rate, blood pressure, or oxygen levels but there’s another, often overlooked indicator that may reveal more about your health than any lab test: your gait, or how you walk. Recent research shows that gait speed is one of the most powerful predictors of longevity and overall health. […]

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The Top 5 Foot Care Mistakes (And #3 Might Surprise You)

Even with all the foot health information available today, many people still make simple but painful mistakes that lead to long-term problems. As Dr. Po Raval, podiatrist and founder of Archmaker, explains, “Most foot issues don’t start overnight—they build up over years of habits that could easily be corrected.” If you’ve been dealing with foot

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Why Your Heels Hurt in the Morning and How to Finally Stop It

If you’ve ever taken your first steps out of bed and felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain, you’re not alone. Morning heel pain is one of the most common complaints podiatrists hear and for many people, it only gets worse over time. According to Dr. Po Raval, podiatrist and founder of Archmaker, “Heel pain in

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The 5 Shoe Non-Negotiables That Solve 90% of Foot Problems

Are Your Shoes the Real Cause of Your Foot Pain? Most people don’t realize that 90% of foot pain comes down to one thing, the wrong shoes.According to Dr. Po Raval, podiatrist and founder of Archmaker, most foot issues rom bunions and plantar fasciitis to calluses and hammertoes can be prevented or significantly improved by

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