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Are you enjoying the warm weather with an increase in outdoor activities? So many local families are heading outside to enjoy hiking, running, and team sports. Unfortunately, that increase in activity can also include an increase in foot and ankle injury and illness. Cook County podiatrist Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, has some suggestions to reduce your risk:…

In America, Men’s Health Month is in June. Doctors and patients from coast to coast are taking advantage of the opportunity to pause and check-in with each other. It includes Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. As you prepare to schedule 2021 health care appointments for yourself or a man you care about, here are…

The World Health Organization has designated May 31st as World No Tobacco Day. Surely you’re aware cigarettes and other forms of tobacco use, including chewing tobacco and smoking cigars and pipes, can lead to a wide range of illnesses and even death. Quitting is hard, but help is available in the form of new medications…

May is Women’s Health Month, and many women take advantage of the opportunity as a reminder to schedule appointments with various medical specialists – gynecologist, dermatologist, ophthalmologist or optometrist, and more. Are you one of them? Good for you! How Often Should I See a Podiatrist? Preventative care is essential to good health. When you…

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and it’s a great opportunity to make sure you know all you should about this painful condition. Are you aware of these ten facts about arthritis and your feet that Cook Country podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos thinks you should know? “Arthritis” is a catch-all term that refers to degenerative disease affecting joint health….

The World Health Organization and its partners have designated May 5 as Global Hand Hygiene Day. That means the scientists and advocates at WHO believe hand washing is at the very center of disease prevention. Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos agrees. Clean hands can help keep your feet and ankles healthy, too! How Can Hand…

Every week, Cook County podiatrist Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, provides patients with diabetes the specialized care they need to stay healthy. Men and women over 45, especially those who are overweight or obese or who have a family history of the illness, are at risk. Do you have diabetes? If so, your foot health is on the…

Have you ever experienced an ingrown toenail? Every year, millions of men, women, and children suffer from this common foot ailment. Unfortunately, many suffer even more because they attempt to resolve the issue at home. An ingrown toenail should receive the professional attention and care of an expert podiatrist like Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos….

You have likely gotten the message about the connection between diet, exercise, and overall health by now. Combined with regular exercise, eating a well-balanced diet can help you maintain a moderate weight and avoid diabetes and cardiovascular illness. Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants you to know that these same steps can help you maintain…

Did you know April is Foot Health Awareness Month? It’s an excellent opportunity to take a step toward improved foot health by scheduling a visit with an expert podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Your podiatrist is a medical expert with years of specialized education and training, including a hospital residency, and…