Ten Things You Should Know About Arthritis

Ten Things You Should Know About Arthritis

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….

Wash Hands to Keep Feet Healthy

Wash Hands to Keep Feet Healthy

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…

Diabetes Poses Risks to Foot Health

Diabetes Poses Risks to Foot Health

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…

An Ingrown Toenail Requires Professional Attention

An Ingrown Toenail Requires Professional Attention

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….

Want to Improve Foot Health? Try Weight-Bearing Exercise!

Want to Improve Foot Health? Try Weight-Bearing Exercise!

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…

Celebrate Foot Health Awareness Month with a Visit to Your Podiatrist

Celebrate Foot Health Awareness Month with a Visit to Your Podiatrist

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…

I Need Foot and Ankle Surgery. Now What?

I Need Foot and Ankle Surgery. Now What?

Learning that you require surgery on your foot, ankle, or lower leg can be unsettling. You’ve taken steps to preserve foot and ankle health, and now this? The good news is that, after reading this, you’ll know who to call for help.  A podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos is a medical expert…

New Season, New Sneakers

New Season, New Sneakers

March is nearing its conclusion and spring on the horizon. That means many families are starting to look toward winter’s end. Some, who have been recreating outside through the cold months, are looking forward to changing activities. Others are thinking about a return to outdoor fun. No matter which of these sounds like your family,…

Good Nutrition Can Improve Foot Health

Good Nutrition Can Improve Foot Health

March is National Nutrition Month and an excellent opportunity to give some thought to the intersection between diet and health. No doubt, you have gotten the message that it’s important to eat sensibly and exercise for optimal well-being. Do you know that when you make smart diet choices, you also protect your foot health? Here…

Bunions Require the Attention of a Podiatrist

Bunions Require the Attention of a Podiatrist

Foot discomfort is like the proverbial “frog in the pot.” Changes occur gradually, and each day you let your pain go unaddressed is one more day in which it can worsen and become more serious. It is the case for all manner of illnesses and injuries and is particularly true of bunions. A bunion forms…

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