National Love Your Feet Month: Celebrating and Caring for Your Feet
Your feet are the foundation of your daily activities. However, they are often overlooked. Learn how you can show your feet more love.
Advice for Hikers and Long-Distance Walking
When people go on a hike, they often overlook taking care of their feet. Learn about a few tips to keep in mind before exploring a new trail.
Foot Health Starts With The Right Shoes: A Podiatrist’s Guide
Your shoes greatly contribute to the proper support and prevention of foot problems. Learn how to find the perfect shoes for your needs.
15 Fun Feet Facts
Our feet are more than simple platforms that help us navigate our everyday lives. Learn from My Chicago Foot Expert, Dr. Stavros Alexopoulos, how our feet are truly remarkable.
Start Slow, Finish Strong: A Beginner’s Guide to Start Running
Thinking about getting into running? It’s a great form of exercise to benefit body and mind. Stavros Alexopoulos, DPM, has some great tips for beginners, read up before you lace up.
Caring for Your Child’s Feet
It is common for parents to worry about their children’s health and well-being as they are growing up. But did you know your child’s foot health is also an important part of their development? Make sure you pay ample attention to your and your child’s feet to avoid debilitating issues in the future. Here are…
8 Common Foot Problems Caused by Ill-Fitting Shoes
Your feet are one of the most vital components of your body. They allow freedom of mobility and aid in maintaining your health as they enable you to exert and move around. Most people don’t give their feet much thought and take them for granted. When this becomes a habit, a cascade of problems can…
Four Reasons to Reconsider Your High Heels
We’re headed into the holiday season, and, for many women, this means high heels. You might like the way they look, but they are notorious contributors to several foot health problems. Like most podiatrists, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos recommends you limit your time in those stilettos or, better yet, retire them entirely. Here’s why: Bunions…
Five Ways to Take Great Care of Your Feet and Ankles
You might already know that you should see a podiatrist when you have a problem related to the health of your feet and ankles, but how much do you know about what you can do to prevent those problems from occurring? Here are five tips from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to help keep you looking…
Protect Feet from Fungal Infections
A fungal infection can occur anywhere on your body. The skin on your feet is particularly vulnerable, as are the nails. These illnesses are not typically serious, but they can be uncomfortable. Knowing how to prevent and spot an infection and what to do if you suspect that you’ve developed one is important. The CDC’s…
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