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Childhood Obesity: Is Your Child at Risk?
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.

Obesity is a risk factor for the coronavirus, and yet, the cancellation of sports, encouraging people to stay home, and online learning are all contributing to the risk of an increase in obesity among children. Read more
“Oh, My Aching Bunion!”
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.

At Benenati Foot & Ankle Care Centers, it’s not unusual as we move into the fall season to see more patients in our Macomb (586) 416-3668, St. Clair Shores (586) Read more
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease
posted: Aug. 31, 2020.

PAD happens when the veins and arteries leading to your feet and legs get clogged with plaque and cholesterol build up causing a restriction of blood flow. Read more
Help Seniors Prevent Falls
posted: Aug. 26, 2020.

Falling is the number one cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults over 65. Fortunately, many falls are preventable, and we want to cover some tips for our Macomb County seniors. Read more
Do’s and Don’ts for Re-Entering Sports
posted: Aug. 17, 2020.

We know that many of our Macomb County patients are puzzled how to best move forward during this time as the pandemic continues and a new sports season approaches. Read more
6 Tips for School Shoe Shopping
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.

Did you know that wearing shoes that fit properly and are well-designed is one of the top factors in promoting good podiatric health in children? Read more
Be Prepared and Beat Beach Day Blues
posted: Aug. 04, 2020.

If the beach is one of your family’s favorite ways to spend a sunny day, look at these simple steps to prevent foot and ankle problems that could easily spoil your day. Read more
Surprising Conditions Revealed by Your Feet
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.

Many systemic diseases may first manifest in your feet. Regular self-exams of your feet will make it easy to spot unusual symptoms that may point to a serious medical condition. Read more
What Is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

Orthopedic surgeons are surgeons that specialize in the diagnosis, treatments, and prevention of disorders and injuries of the joints, bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Podiatric surgeons specialize in the diagnosis, Read more
What Is Causing My Ankle Pain?
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

Find out the most common causes of ankle pain and when to see a doctor. No matter whether your ankle pain has appeared out of the blue, or arose from an Read more
Treating Your Ankle Sprain
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.

An ankle sprain is an injury that develops when your turn, twist, roll, or weirdly fall on your ankle. When this happens, your ankle can tear or stretch through the Read more
Diet Do’s and Don’ts to Help with Juvenile Arthritis
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.

Most types of Juvenile Arthritis (JA) are autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases. It means that something goes wrong in the immune system of these patients, and inflammatory chemicals attack healthy cells and tissue that the body normally releases on viruses and germs. Read more
6 Ways to Prevent Fungal Toenails
posted: Jul. 15, 2020.

While not necessarily medically serious if you are normally in good health, toenail fungus is unattractive and can be difficult to treat. Your best bet is to avoid contracting this infection. Read more
Tips for Buying Running Shoes
posted: Jul. 06, 2020.

Your choice of running shoes is very important. Do not skimp on quality, because your running shoes can be the key to preventing injuries and foot pain. Read more
10 Questions to Ask Before Foot Surgery
posted: Jun. 29, 2020.

If you need podiatric surgery, ask these 10 questions to ensure a successful procedure and smooth recovery. Read more
What’s Behind Toe Cramps?
posted: Jun. 22, 2020.

The trick to decreasing or eliminating their occurrence is to track down the source. Below are some common reasons for toe cramps and what to do about them. Read more