1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. Here are some reminders to help protect yourself against this type of cancer which more people are diagnosed with each year than all the other types combined.

It’s Arthritis Awareness Month, and at Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, we want to help inform our patients about this increasingly prevalent disease.

Dr Lawrence Kales is proud to be performing MIFAS for almost 40 years in Hudson Florida and is a Fellow of the Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery. Dr Kales is Board Certified by the American Board of Ambulatory Foot Surgery (ABFAS), American Board of Medical Specialties in Podiatry both in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery, as well as the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery.

If you’re a golfer, you may share a similar condition with PGA Tour champion, Tiger Woods. No, unfortunately it’s not his amazing swing but rather a foot disorder that we at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle often see in golfers: plantar fasciitis.

Walking regularly is a great way to stay in shape. It’s a low-cost activity that can be done practically anywhere on your own or with others.

At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, we love April! It’s National Foot Health Awareness Month and a great opportunity for us to share information on our favorite topic: protecting your feet.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle we know all our patients have heard about corns, but how much do you actually know about them?

PAD occurs when cholesterol and other materials build up on the walls of your arteries reducing blood flow and resulting in poor circulation.

Once again, it’s time for spring cleaning! At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we want to share some suggestions for helping our patients look at their homes with an eye to decreasing the risk of falling.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know our patients may think this is a strange question, but bunions are a progressive condition.

Our podiatrist, Dr. Lawrence J. Kales, is your partner in maintaining and improving the health of your feet. Below are some ways to help make your time with the podiatrist as productive as possible.

If you suffer with arthritis, you may be accustomed to joints that feel stiff and ache, particularly on damp, cold days. These are the same symptoms you might be experiencing with Hallux Rigidus, a degenerative arthritic condition that affects the joint at the base of your big toe.

Your feet may be trying to tell you that there’s a bigger problem going on. Below are three podiatric symptoms that could be pointing to a more serious concern.

February is American Heart Month, and at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we want to help all our patients keep their hearts going strong. One big weapon in your arsenal to fight against heart disease is your diet.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know there’s a lot of information and misinformation circulating about ingrown toenails, their treatment, and prevention.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, one of our priorities is helping our patients with diabetes avoid complications. Neuropathy and poor circulation which are associated with this disease pack a one-two punch that can be devastating to the health of your feet.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know that numbness in the feet is a symptom that may come on gradually. At first, you may just feel like your foot’s “asleep” or has pins and needles, but as time goes on, you realize you can’t perceive sensations in your feet as well as you have formerly.

Studies show that most fitness resolutions fizzle around the third week in January. There are ways to boost your chances of success, however.

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, a health observance we’re excited about is National Measure Your Feet Day which falls on January 23rd. Did you know that wearing shoes that fit properly is the number one way you can be proactive in improving your podiatric health?

At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we hope taking better care of your feet is a priority for all our Nature Coast patients. We’d like to offer some suggestions for starting the New Year off on the right foot.