Lauren Paige Richeson is an Editor at Health, where she’s been writing, editing, and unpacking wellness trends since 2022. With over a decade of experience covering nutrition, beauty, oral health, and ...

Swelling or puffy pockets around ankles may be alarming. Often referred to as edema, or fluid build-up in your body’s tissue, it’s common in pregnant people and those over 65. But is it cause for ...

If spending more time at home due to COVID-19 has meant less time wearing shoes (or sporting your favorite pair of slippers, sandals, or flip flops), you may be experiencing more foot pain than usual.