Exercise Your Way to Stronger Bones
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May is National Osteoporosis Month and at Texas Foot Specialists we want our patients to be informed about this condition and proactive in preserving and increasing bone strength.
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Gregory Mangum, DPM and Bruce Miller, DPM
Sugar Land: (281) 242-4448
Pasadena: (281) 991-0600
Houston: (713) 664-6677
Your Podiatrist Helps You Stay Active
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April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and this year’s campaign is: “Today’s Podiatrist Keeps America Active.”
Read MoreHow Serious is Poor Circulation in Your Feet?
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Poor circulation can be the sign of a serious health problem that can affect adults at any age. Poor circulation is often first detected in your feet because that’s the destination furthest from the heart that blood has to travel.
Read MoreHeart and Foot Health Go Hand in Hand
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Love is in the air and hearts are everywhere this month. That’s why it’s the perfect time to celebrate American Heart Month. Here is some important information on how your heart and feet impact each other.
Read MorePutting Your Best Foot Forward in 2021
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No matter how you celebrate the New Year, we’d like to urge our patients to make some changes in 2021 that will benefit their podiatric health.
Read MoreBe Savvy about Senior Foot Care
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Here are some tips to help address common disorders and keep feet healthy as you age.
Read More3 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
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Patients with diabetes are more likely to suffer from foot wounds and ulcers that are difficult to heal and that may lead to amputation. Fortunately, there are several significant steps you can take now to decrease your risk of diabetes.
Read More4 Reasons to Take a Walk Today
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Walking can be the solution to a sedentary lifestyle. Here are 4 reasons to get started on a walking program.
Read More4 Ways to Fight Childhood Obesity
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Ttry these four suggestions to slowly start to help your child to a healthier lifestyle.
Read MoreGet the Facts about Juvenile Arthritis
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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Here are some facts about this disease that are important to know.
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month
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June is the month that we celebrate our fathers and that’s a good reminder that it’s also Men’s Health Month. Here are some tips that can help the men in your life reduce their risk of serious illness and injury.
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Strong Bones
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May is National Osteoporosis Month. Here are some tips on maintaining strong bones.
Read MoreStaying Fit While Staying Home
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We want to encourage our patients to find new ways to be physically active while observing social distancing and other precautions currently in place. There are plenty of ways to stay active.
Read More7 Tips for Helping Kids Eat Healthy
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There’s a direct connection between maintaining an appropriate weight and the health of your feet. Here are 7 tips for helping your child develop eating habits that will keep them healthy throughout their lives.
Read MorePodiatric Health Care and Opioids—What’s the Connection?
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The best way to avoid being prescribed opioids is to reduce your risk for conditions and injuries that require pain medication. Here are some suggestions.
Read MoreTaking Steps for a Healthier Heart
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in our country. Your feet can play a big role in improving heart health because a major way to reduce your risk for heart disease is by getting and staying active.
Read MoreHelp Your Feet by Losing Weight
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Did you know that your weight can significantly impact the health of your lower extremities? Here are some simple suggestions to help you shed those excess pounds.
Read More5 Steps To Take Before Starting a Fitness Plan
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Year after year one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape. Before you dive headfirst into a new exercise plan, however, there are a few precautions you should take.
Read MoreWhy Exercise Resolutions Fall Flat
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Remember back on Jan. 1st you resolved to start exercising in 2019? If you’re one of those people whose fitness plans have already petered out, you’re not alone. At Texas Foot Specialists, we see many patients who start a new exercise program with the best of intentions, but a variety of factors may prevent them from getting very far. Below are some suggestions to help you stay on track.
Read More5 Reasons For “Pins and Needles” in Your Feet
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Have you noticed lately that your feet feel tingly, numb or like they have “pins and needles?” All of us have had this happen after sitting with our foot cramped in an awkward position, but at Texas Foot Specialists we want patients to know that unusual sensations in your feet that are ongoing could be the sign of a potentially serious problem.
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