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Are you under the impression that pain in your feet, ankles, or lower legs is a normal, unavoidable part of aging? You’re not alone in thinking that, but it just isn’t true. Foot pain is neither typical nor unavoidable at any stage of life. Of course, like many things related to health, prevention is key….

Your podiatrist sees men, women, and children of all ages every week. A foot doctor like Cook County podiatrist  Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos examines feet, ankles, and lower legs, diagnoses existing and developing ailments and injuries; and provides immediate treatment and ongoing care. Everyone who visits the My Chicago Foot Expert office is unique, but some issues occur more…

There are so many proactive steps you can take to stay healthy and prevent illness. Perhaps none of them is more effective than good nutrition. March is National Nutrition Month and a great opportunity for Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to remind you about some of the ways that a carefully-considered diet can help keep…

Many people are under the mistaken notion podiatrists only care for adults. Some even believe only senior citizens see a foot doctor like Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Nothing could be further from the truth. Your podiatrist is a medical specialist trained to care for patients of all ages. Everyone can benefit from the…

February is American Heart Month and, all month long, you’ll get a great deal of good advice about taking care of your heart. You’ll hear important suggestions like: quit smoking eat a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein exercise regularly People who don’t read this blog might not hear…

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. How will you be celebrating on February 14? Check out these statistics about Valentine’s Day spending in the United States! Americans will spend more than $20 billion on Valentine’s Day cards and gifts. This figure includes $4.1 billion on jewelry and $2 billion on flowers and candy. Are you planning on…

In the year 2000, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), a non-partisan, non-governmental organization with over 1,000 member organizations from over 150 countries, set aside February 4 as World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness about cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. According to the National Cancer institute of the…

If you’re a fan of the Tennessee Titans, you might have heard about star running back Derrick Henry’s injury during week eight of this year’s NFL season. Henry sustained a Jones fracture during the team’s overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Players and fans alike were troubled to learn of the initial diagnosis, as reports…

One of the most common mistakes people make when buying shoes is purchasing a new pair in the wrong size. You might think, “Oh, I know what size I am. I’ve been the same size since I was 15,” and you might be right. But you might be wrong. January 23 is National Measure Your…

January is Thyroid Awareness Month and a great opportunity to learn more about what your thyroid is, what it does, and what you might notice if it isn’t functioning as it should. Here are some thyroid facts for you from Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is small, butterfly-shaped,…