Author: Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM

April is Foot Health Awareness Month. Granted it’s not as exciting as Christmas or your birthday, but it’s still an occasion worth celebrating! How? Here are three suggestions from Cook county podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos: Take a few moments to look at your feet from all angles. If flexibility or limited range of motion, makes…

Like much about health care, a great deal of foot health is within your control. Becoming aware of the symptoms of illness, infection, and injury can help keep you safe. Here are five fun questions for you to test your knowledge. True or false? My doctor can take care of my feet. There’s no need to…

When it comes to foot health, cysts are a common issue. Many people come to see Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos because they have noticed a previously undiscovered bump or lump somewhere on their foot or ankle. This can be startling, but they are often nothing to worry about. One such instance is called a ganglion cyst, a…

Back in January, and for a variety of reasons, many people set out to make changes to their diet. Were you one of them? By now, you probably know that, along with exercise, a healthy diet is the foundation of good health. But have you ever stopped to consider what eating well can do for…

While it’s true that illness and injury can strike your feet and ankles unexpectedly, it’s also true that much about foot-related health is within your control. Some simple good habits can keep you well and pain-free for a lifetime. Here are five recommendations from Chicago podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos: Wear comfortable shoes. High heels are…

The evidence is clear: the combination of a sensible diet and regular exercise can prevent and alleviate a wide range of health issues from your head to your toes. Have you gotten the message and made some changes to your food intake? Good for you! Many people, however, are stuck on the exercise component. What…

Many of us enter the new year with great intentions. We make resolutions on New Year’s Eve, often to eat for better health and exercise regularly, and we’re great about keeping those resolutions in January. But what about in February and beyond? Are you sticking to that resolution to improve your fitness, or do you…

February is American Heart Month, and it’s a good opportunity for you to learn more about the unexpected connection between heart health and foot health. If you’re like most people, you probably imagine that the two things have little or nothing in common, but that’s a common misperception. In fact, the feet are often the…

When you first think of Valentine’s Day, you probably think of red hearts, candy, champagne, and other people – probably your spouse, family, or friends. But imagine if you expanded your idea of Valentine’s Day to include yourself. What if you said, “This year, I am going to send a valentine to me”? You can!…

Is there a callus on your foot? Many people – men, women, and children – develop a callus at some point in their lives. Also called a tyloma or a keratoma, calluses are compacted, thickened patches of dead skin cells. Calluses can occur anywhere on the body, but are especially common in weight-bearing areas that are close to the…