Do’s and Don’ts of Starting a Running Routine
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Running gets your heart pumping, improving your overall cardiovascular health. It burns a lot of calories, so it’s a great way to lose weight and keep it off.
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7 Steps to a Healthier Heart
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February is American Heart Month, and all of us at Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center are focused on the changes our patients can make to keep their hearts pumping with power for many years to come.
Read MoreLunch-Prepping Ideas for People with Diabetes
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People with diabetes really benefit from taking stock of their eating habits, because eating a balanced diet is essential for keeping tabs on blood glucose levels. To that end, we at Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center are presenting an idea to help you eat healthy lunches in 2023.
Read MoreBest Ways to Care for Your Feet on an Airplane
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Sitting for prolonged periods can cause edema, or swelling, in your feet and ankles, as well as pain, tingling, and numbness. Even the most comfortable shoes can cause discomfort when your feet swell. So, if you’re taking a flight for the holidays or a winter getaway, we encourage you to make a conscious effort to care for your feet while up in the air. Here’s how!
Read MoreUse Your ABCs to Control Diabetes
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You learned your ABCs in grade school to learn how to read. A, B, and C are the basic building blocks of reading - along with the other 23 letters of the alphabet! But something as basic as “ABC” can also be incredibly helpful when learning how to control diabetes and minimize its complications.
Read MorePickleball Is Fun - and Requires Just the Right Footwear
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Court shoes, also called tennis shoes, are designed to support the lateral movements that characterize pickleball. If you’re going to join this enthusiastic crowd, there’s no question in our minds: get the proper athletic shoes.
Read MoreAging in Place? Take Steps to Prevent Falling
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This Falls Prevention Awareness Month, we at Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center are thinking about our elderly patients – and, if we’re honest, all our elderly neighbors in Monmouth County. They wish to stay in their homes as they get older. “Aging in place” is a concept and a choice that’s right for some and perhaps not right for others.
Read More5 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Foot Health
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Are you sad that our beautiful Monmouth County summer’s end is in sight? Here’s cause for celebration: National I Love My Feet Day is August 17! A special “holiday” to honor feet may be just the motivation our patients need to focus on ways to make their feet feel better. Here are five ways to improve your foot health that may surprise you.
Read MoreSave Your Skin from Damaging Ultraviolet Rays
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Tanned or burned skin is a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. July is UV Safety Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to teach our Monmouth County patients about the damaging effects of UV rays on their skin. Here’s what we know for sure.
Read MoreKeryflex Can Restore the Beauty of Your Toenails
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Normal toenails are smooth and clear. They’re free of fungus, pitting, bending, and discoloration. If you long for toenails with a more normal appearance, you may be interested in restoring them with Keryflex. Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center offers the Keryflex Nail Restoration System right here in our Monmouth County podiatry office.
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