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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,…

The holidays are over, and we’ve got weeks and months of Chicago winter weather still looming. How are your feet doing in this chilly season? Do you know about the increased risks to your foot health this time of year, symptoms you should look for, and where to go for help? Here is some information…

The new year is almost here, and many people are taking stock, looking at their lives, and determining which habits to continue, discard, and create in 2022. Are you among them? Cook County foot doctor Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos recommends considering some options that will ensure and improve the health of feet, ankles, and lower legs in…

Each winter, Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos notices a sharp rise in the number of patients reporting to his Cook County office requiring diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle injuries directly attributable to falls on snow and ice. These injuries range from mildly sprained ankles to compound fractures. An expert foot doctor like Dr….

If you’re pregnant, you’re probably noticing head-to-toe changes in your body. Perhaps you have experienced one or more of these common pregnancy-related changes: increased rate of hair and nail growth dryer or oiler skin than usual and a return of teenage acne indigestion bleeding gums increased metabolism leading to a periodic feeling of being too…