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People often come to the My Chicago Foot Expert office and ask Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, “What can I do to improve my foot and ankle health?” One answer is simple: Take a walk! The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and a great opportunity to remind you of the many benefits that walking can offer…

Winter is almost over, and, with spring on the horizon, Chicago-area men, women, and kids who hung up their sneakers for the winter are getting ready to return to outdoor activities this spring. Are you among them? What sports are you looking forward to resuming? No matter what you prefer, your choice to exercise regularly…

How much do you know about diabetes? The fourth Tuesday in March is Diabetes Alert Day and a great opportunity to make sure you are well-informed about this dangerous illness that can put foot health at risk. Here is some information that Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants to share: What is diabetes? Your endocrine system…

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…