Your ankles might seem like an unlikely place for your body to send important health messages, but swelling in your feet and ankles can be one of the earliest warning signs of serious medical ...

Have you ever gone to slip on a pair of socks and realized your ankles were puffy? As we age, our circulation slows down a bit and the valves in our veins can weaken. The result: You may notice fluid ...

After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out ...

Whether you're travelling, running or standing all day, a compression sock can help to improve circulation and reduce ...

Swollen ankles are often overlooked, but they can be an early warning sign of heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively. One of the most visible symptoms of heart ...

Swollen ankles, also known as ankle edema, are a common issue that can range from mild discomfort to a sign of serious underlying health problems. Swelling occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments, the tough tissue bands connecting ankle bones, which can stretch or tear ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Most people who say they twisted their ankle probably had a mild sprain. But not all twisted ankles are sprained ankles ...