September is for seniors, and here at NY Foot Health, we want to help our older patients get the most out of life. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits can help you avoid health issues and increase your enjoyment of daily life.

Fight Back Against Fungal Infections this Summer

At NY Foot Health, we know summer is a time to relax, kick your shoes off and enjoy some fun in the sun. Not so fast on the kicking your shoes off part, however. Fungi and bacteria that cause foot infections such as athlete’s foot, warts and toenail fungus are lurking on surfaces, just waiting for a bare foot to walk by and pick them up.

Great Gifts for Dad to Improve Foot Health

As Father’s Day approaches, many people are trying to find that perfect gift to show Dad how much he’s loved. At NY Foot Health this week, we salute Dads! It’s no coincidence that Men’s Health Month falls in June, and we’d like to offer some gift ideas to help improve Dad’s foot health so he can enjoy many active years of fun with the family.

Give Yourself a Break for Mental Health Month

Your state of mind has a significant impact on your body. Many diseases and disorders affect your feet that cause stress and made worse by stress.

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Get Back to Foot Care Basics

April is Foot Health Awareness Month and a great time to refocus on basics for better podiatric health.

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6 Reasons to Take a Walk this Spring

In April, we celebrate National Walking Day so we want to share six great reasons to lace up your sneakers and get walking this spring.

These Women’s Feet Were Made for Success

We know that healthy feet take women where they want to go, so we’d like to share some information on ways women can improve their podiatric health.

women's foot healthNYSPMAMarch 29, 2022bunions, hammertoes, diabetes, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, women, hypertension

Kidney Disease and Your Feet

Your feet may be one of the places in your body to show early signs of kidney disease.

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4 Ways A Healthier Diet Can Help Your Feet

What you eat has a lot to do with the health and well-being of your feet. Here are four ways dietary changes can improve foot health.

Dealing with Neuropathy

The nerves in your feet and toes are known as peripheral nerves because of their location at the “periphery” of your body. When those nerves are damaged and don’t function properly, it’s known as neuropathy.

nerve disorders, circulationNYSPMAFebruary 7, 2022neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, podiatrist

Great Foot Gifts for Everyone on Your List

We have some ideas for making holiday gift-giving easier and beneficial for the feet of everyone you’re buying for.

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Festive Feasting and Gout

Part of celebrating the holidays is enjoying delicious foods at family dinners and parties with friends and co-workers. That plays a role in the increase in the number of gout cases that many podiatrists see at this time of the year.

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3 Reasons to be Thankful for Your Feet

Include your feet on that list as you think about all the things you’re thankful for.

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Fight Back Against Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month and a good time to arm yourself to fight this disease and its dangerous complications.

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Treating “Ghoulish” Foot Problems

Some foot problems have symptoms that may change how your feet look and give you a fright when you first detect them. Here are some types of unsightly foot issues your podiatrist can help with.

Honoring International Podiatry Day

October 8th is a very special day! Worldwide people will be celebrating International Podiatry Day and we think this is a great time to share with our patients some of the many ways your podiatrist can serve you.

Helping Seniors Prevent Falls

Many older patients may not realize the role their podiatrist plays in helping prevent falls.

Falls Prevention, healthy lifestyleNYSPMASeptember 20, 2021preventing falls, diabetes, seniors, mobility

4 Ways to Prevent Diabetes

We want patients to know they can take charge and prevent a prediabetes diagnosis from progressing to diabetes.

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Are You at Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Peripheral arterial disease occurs when plaque accumulates in the arteries in your legs, decreasing blood flow. Since your feet are the part of your body farthest from the heart, signs of poor circulation may first manifest in your feet.

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