Visible Signs of Aging Legs As we get older it is common to have visible signs of aging legs. In fact, it becomes more challenging to keep your legs looking…
Causes of peripheral artery disease can come from several different factors but, the single biggest controllable cause, based on current research is smoking. Other factors that raise the risk significantly are high blood sugar from diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. The single best way to beat these factors is by changing your lifestyle. Exercise and walking are extremely important, and walking distance will improve with work. Obviously, smoking is non-negotiable. Also, eating from around the edge of the supermarket from the fresh foods and fish, and daily exercise, are the best ways to prevent PAD from forming before it becomes a problem.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month The month of November has been designated the National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the healthcare professionals at American Foot and Leg Specialists typically educate…
Achilles Tendonitis: A Pain for Athletes The board-certified doctors at American Foot & Leg Specialists with 4 convenient locations in the south Atlanta area are experienced at diagnosing foot pain. Their approach is…
Causes of Athlete’s Foot Causes of athlete’s foot stems from a fungus called dermatophytes? Tinea pedis or athlete’s foot is highly contagious infection oftentimes found on the feet. The…
