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The High Cholesterol Symptoms Your Feet Can Show You

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, so your Hamilton County and Boone County podiatrist, Dr. David Sullivan, wants to highlight the high cholesterol symptoms feet can show you. High cholesterol affects about 38% of all Americans, but symptoms may be subtle, or non-existent, until you’ve developed serious complications.

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It’s Time to Talk Fall Prevention

Fall prevention is critical, since falls are the top cause of injuries and death from injury for older Americans. To help spread awareness, your Westfield, IN podiatrist is helping mark September’s Fall Awareness Prevention Month with tips for protecting you and your loved ones from dangerous falls.

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Callus, Corn or Wart: How to Tell the Difference

After a summer spent with your feet less covered, you may have noticed spots of hard or thick skin on your feet. But since corns, calluses and warts may all look similar, we’re here to tell you how to spot the difference between these conditions.

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Fit Feet for the Fourth

Are you ready to celebrate our nation’s freedom? As we head out to celebrate the July 4th weekend, podiatrist Dr. David Sullivan wants to share some important foot safety tips. That way, foot pain or injuries won’t ruin your holiday weekend.

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors Without Hurting Your Feet

Did you know that June is National Great Outdoors Month? It’s true, this is our nation’s time to appreciate the beauty of nature, something we’ve all learned to celebrate even during the COVID pandemic. Some of our favorite ways to get outdoors include hiking, biking, running and swimming. But a foot injury, or even foot pain, could keep you from your favorite outdoor activities.

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Why Men’s Foot Care Should Not be Optional

In honor of Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, we want to discuss an area of the body that is often overlooked by men: their feet! Unfortunately, men tend to ignore their health unless there’s an emergency. And, when it comes to your foot health, problems often develop slowly.

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Noninvasive, Narcotic-free Treatment for Foot Pain

Every year, the last week of March marks National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. There are so many ways that drug and alcohol abuse affects people’s lives. But one key concern is pain management because sober or drug-free individuals must often avoid narcotics for pain relief. Meaning they need to treat all pain—including foot pain—with noninvasive options.

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Here are 4 Rare Foot Disease Warning Signs

Did you know that February 28 is World Rare Disease Day? On this day, we highlight all rare diseases. Our hope? To bring attention to and find treatments for these conditions and the pain they cause.

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Here’s How to Protect Your Feet for 2021 Exercise Resolutions

Got a New Year’s resolution to get more exercise? That’s great! But let’s make sure to protect your feet! Starting a new sport or fitness program is a great way to drop weight or to improve your cardiovascular health.

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