February is American Heart Month and an excellent time to learn about how high blood pressure can increase your risk for heart disease as well as harm your feet.
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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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World Heart Day is an excellent opportunity to focus on the importance of improving your cardiovascular health and its role in maintaining good podiatric health.
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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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Your feet are unique structures that often get taken for granted. This month, feet take front and center because April is National Foot Health Awareness Month.
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Good blood flow is essential for healthy feet. When circulation reduces, you may notice your feet feel cold more often. There may also be a loss of sensation, making it more challenging to perceive pain, heat, or cold.
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PAD is the blockage or narrowing of the arteries on your legs brought about by a buildup of plaque or fatty deposits in the arteries. It results in a restriction of blood flow or what’s more commonly called “poor circulation.”
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We believe in the importance of healthy weight management. In fact, it’s one of our community initiatives to help make New Yorkers healthier. That’s why we want to take the time to recognize National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month which takes place in September.
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One of the best gifts you can give your children is to help them develop healthy eating strategies from a young age. In honor of National Nutrition Month, we offer these tips to help the entire family eat for a healthy and active life.
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February is American Heart Month and we know that heart disease can be very detrimental to your feet as well as your overall health. One area of particular concern is hypertension or high blood pressure.
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One form of arthritis that is more prevalent during the holiday season is gout. Sometimes referred to as gouty arthritis, this condition normally attacks a single big toe joint.
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High blood pressure is also associated with an increased risk of diabetes—another disease that can have a devastating impact on your feet.
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Studies show that children who are obese are likely to continue to be obese as adults. Obesity causes or worsens many foot conditions including: sesamoiditis, plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia.
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High blood pressure is associated with atherosclerosis—that’s a buildup of plaque in your blood vessels which can lead to decreased circulation. Your feet are the part of your body that’s furthest away from your heart and for this reason circulation issues can more seriously affect your lower extremities.
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Peripheral arterial disease or PAD occurs when fatty deposits known as plaque build up in your arteries causing them to harden and reduce blood flow to your legs and feet. This poor circulation most often affects arteries in the legs but can also affect other arteries that go to vital organs.
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