NEW YORK STATE PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Foot & Ankle Health News
NEWSLETTER WINTER 2024
In This Issue... Start the New Year with New Shoes, 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Feet, Find a Podiatrist Near You, Recipe of the Month: Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 2023
In This Issue... Treating Common Fall Sports Injuries, Tricks and Treats to Help Your Feet,Find a Podiatrist Near You, Recipe of the Month: Butternut Squash and Barley Soup
BACK TO SCHOOL FOOTWEAR TIPS
Here are some tips for selecting the right shoe for all school activities:
NEWSLETTER SUMMMER 2023
In This Issue: Take Cover from Sun Damage, Don't Let These Hazards Spoil Your Beach Day, Find a Podiatrist Near You and Recipe of the Month
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOES
Did you know? Most of us stop getting our feet measured once we become adults and then assume our foot size stays the same.
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2023
If you’re struggling with obesity, the first “why” that comes to your mind for losing weight may not be your feet. But there are good reasons to add your feet to the list of motivating factors. At NY Foot Health, we believe patients may not be fully aware of the connection between their weight and the health of their feet.
ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH
In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, we thought we debunk five other myths about arthritis.
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and there’s a clear relationship between your diet and your podiatric health. One of the most important ways is by how your food choices help you achieve or maintain an appropriate weight. Your feet must carry the weight of your entire body and extra pounds put extra strain on your knees, feet, and ankles.
NEWSLETTER WINTER 2022
We’re officially into the snow, sleet, and ice season and that means an increased risk of ankle sprains and other injuries from falls. The do’s and don’ts below offer some tips and tricks for preventing a cold weather slip or fall.
NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
Podiatrists are concerned about the growing prevalence of diabetes among Asian Americans and are sending a clear message, especially to Asian American women: It’s time to start taking care of your diabetes. Foot and ankle surgeons say sociocultural factors among Asian Americans lead many women to devote themselves to their families to the detriment of their own health.
NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 2022 - HELLO FALL
Are You at Risk for Prediabetes? November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Many people will first be diagnosed with prediabetes—a condition that affects approximately 96 million American adults—and which can become type 2 diabetes if no action is taken.