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June is Men’s Health Month, making it an excellent opportunity for Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to share some information about men and their feet, ankles, and lower legs. Here are five facts for you: Some global health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, can cause foot-related symptoms. The best way to spot these symptoms is to see your…

Approximately 75% of Americans will experience a foot health issue. For many of them, it will be a bunion. The foot pain caused by bunions is among the more common reasons patients come to see Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Sadly, many of them have been living with this steadily increasing discomfort for years, afraid to get help because…

Millions of men, women, and kids around the world will celebrate Global Running Day on June 2. Are you among them? Running outside is one of the best things that you can do for your physical and mental health. Studies show that regular exercise – even at a moderate pace – can improve cardiovascular health,…

It’s been nearly 70 years since the first U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smoking. By now you’ve probably learned that tobacco use causes lung, mouth, and other cancers and that it is dangerous for your heart, lungs, and overall wellbeing.  But did you know that tobacco use also poses risks for your feet, ankles, and…

May is Neuropathy Awareness Month. How much do you know about this common issue that affects the limbs? The more you know, the more able you will be to spot neuropathy symptoms and address treating the condition. What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is an illness related to the nerves that can appear in the arms, hands,…

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. How much do you know about arthritis? Here are ten facts for you from podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos: Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease. With 26 bones and 33 joints each, your feet are particularly vulnerable to arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes the cartilage in…

As we head into May, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and the My Chicago Foot Expert staff are preparing to celebrate Women’s Health Month. Are you ready? How much do you know about the health conditions that are more likely to affect women’s feet than men? Let’s explore a few that you should be aware of. Have you ever noticed…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set aside May 5 as World Hand Hygiene Day. Hand washing rates were high in the early days of the pandemic but have dropped as the population has learned to live with Covid. As World Hand Hygiene Day approaches, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and everyone at the My Chicago Foot Expert office want…

April is Limb Loss Prevention Month. Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputation in the United States? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60% of all non-accident-related amputations occur among people with diabetes. Each year, 73,000 diabetics lose a limb, and up to 50% of diabetics will die…

April is Foot Health Awareness Month and a chance for you to learn more about hammertoes, a common foot deformity. Have you noticed a change in your foot shape, or are you experiencing discomfort? Both are reasons to see a podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, without delay. What is a hammertoe?…