May is Women’s Health Month—a time to prioritize your well-being from head to toe. However, foot health is often overlooked, as many women focus on other aspects of health and wellness. Below, Clark Podiatry Center outlines ways you can stay on top of your foot health this month and beyond. Why Foot Health Is Essential…
Many of our New Year’s resolutions focus on health and fitness—don’t forget that this should include our feet! Strong, flexible feet can enhance balance, improve posture, and reduce the risk of injuries. Below, Clark Podiatry Center has outlined five effective foot exercises to incorporate into your routine this year. 1. Toe Raises How to Do…
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to focus on foot care and work on the general well-being of our feet. Needless to say, the team at Clark Podiatry Center loves the month of April and is excited to share the following tips and tricks for achieving optimal foot health….
This month focus on enhancing your heart health as we celebrate American Heart Month. Did you know your feet can offer important clues to heart health? You can prevent heart disease with a few important lifestyle changes. Here are some focus areas that can help you get started. Quit smoking Smoking is terrible for your…
Welcome to National Nutrition Month! While it is easy to think only about food choices this month, the creators of this awareness month also want to highlight the importance of physical activity. Movement matters, too. Whether you are already choosing healthy food and lifestyle habits or need a little help, we’re here to provide support….
Did you know that New Jersey’s Children’s Foot Health Institute is a part of the Clark Podiatry Center? We want to keep your child’s feet moving, too. During National Nutrition Month, we’re here to share a few ways to talk with your children about how their meal choices can affect their feet and ankles. Strong bones for a…
As a former athlete, it was always important to stretch before competing. Coaches stressed it and so did trainers to make sure muscles warmed up and to lessen the possibility we’d pull or strain them. Of course, being in good shape also helped, but stretching probably prevented a lot of unnecessary injuries. But what is a good…
Walking is a basic human activity and has been for centuries. As we make our way to and from destinations, it is estimated that an average person takes 7,500 steps in a day, and if you live to the age of 80, you will likely take close to 216,000,000 steps. Considering this, keeping an eye on…
While it seems that the step count competitions are phasing out, maintaining an active lifestyle remains very relevant. With more and more studies revealing that a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health, finding every excuse to incorporate more walking into your day is beneficial for you and your children. We’ve compiled a list of easy and…
How are you celebrating? In addition to walking your dog each day and giving them extra love, we at Clark Podiatry Center would like to suggest some of the following ways to spice up your week of walking your dog: Explore a new walking path or trail – Does your walk usually consist of just going to…
