Diabetes and Foot Health

Diabetes and Foot Health

November is American Diabetes Month. How much do you know about this whole-body illness and the very particular ways in which it puts foot health at risk? Here is some valuable information from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. What is diabetes? Hormones are chemicals in your body responsible for a wide range of functions, including development, metabolism,…

Preventative Care is Key to Good Foot Health

Preventative Care is Key to Good Foot Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is our chance each year to remind you not only to schedule your annual mammogram, but also that preventative care is important for the care of your feet and ankles, too. Here are eight facts for you to know: Just like you see your physician for an annual…

Wash Your Hands for Improved Foot Health

Wash Your Hands for Improved Foot Health

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. Remember back in the early days of the pandemic, when people didn’t know how the coronavirus was spread? Handwashing was on the rise as people sought to protect themselves from the virus. Even though it turned out that Covid-19 is passed through airborne droplets, all that handwashing contributed in…

Taking Care of Older Feet and Ankles

Taking Care of Older Feet and Ankles

Although some foot health issues become more common as we get older, feet and ankles shouldn’t hurt at any age. A podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos can help resolve your discomfort with careful examination, accurate diagnosis, and expert care. Here are just some of the conditions that your foot doctor can treat, often with…

Have a Seat…and Do Some Exercises for Foot Health

Have a Seat…and Do Some Exercises for Foot Health

Many seated exercises can relieve arthritis or plantar fasciitis discomfort, improve flexibility and range of motion, and boost overall muscle strength. Here are three you should know.

Start Your Day with a Good Breakfast for Great Foot Health

Start Your Day with a Good Breakfast for Great Foot Health

By now, you’ve surely got the message that there is a connection between diet and wellness. But are you still wondering just what you should and shouldn’t eat? Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos has some suggestions that will help you start your day with a hearty breakfast to boost the health of your feet, ankles, and lower legs.

Fun Facts About Your Feet and Ankles

Fun Facts About Your Feet and Ankles

August 17 is I Love My Feet Day. How much do you know about your feet, ankles, and lower legs? Here are some fun facts to help you celebrate. The human foot and ankle are unique, and its unique structure allows humans to be the only mammals capable of walking upright. There are 26 bones…

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