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 ...

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

A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a break in one of the bones in the ankle. It can be ...

A sprained ankle occurs when a person stretches or tears the ligaments in the ankle. An ankle fracture occurs when someone breaks one or more of the bones in their ankle. A sprained ankle may cause ...

Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments. The two ...

Sprained ankles and broken ankles can both cause considerable pain and affect walking, but they are different injuries. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments—tough cords that support the ...