A study conducted by Lois Kim of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that women in their 60’s and 70’s who were healthy had a lower risk for conditions such as arthritis and heart disease.
Kim and her colleagues studied over 2500 older women and found that those who regularly exercised were only half as likely to develop arthritis in their later years, while women who smoked were much more likely to sustain heart conditions. These factors, along with alcohol consumption and daily fruit intake, were found to account for about 17% of the factors that affect disabilities in older women.
Maintaining proper foot health once you get older is vital to a healthy life. If you are experiencing any foot problems seek the help of a podiatrist like Dr. Neal Mozen of Foot Health Care Associates. Dr. Mozen can examine your feet and provide you with the best treatments available.
Geriatrics and Podiatry
When people age, some common issues that may occur are bone density loss, dry skin, poor circulation, and even rough brittle nails. These issues may also affect your foot health if the necessary steps are not taken to alleviate the problems.
It is important to take care of your feet because feet that are injured or diseases can affect your overall health and having painful feet hinders your ability to do daily activities or may decrease your willingness to do the things that you need to do.
As we age, health problems become more likely, so it is essential to visit your doctor for check-ups to ensure that you are doing the best you can to take care of your health. It is recommended to check your feet frequently for any possible cuts, bruises, swelling, corns or anything else that may seem irregular.
Cracked or dry feet can be treated by applying moisturizer often. It is also important not to wear old socks because the older the sock is, the higher the possibility there will be that there is bacteria there. So wear fresh socks and make sure they fit properly.
Lastly, good foot health means you can have a more active lifestyle and you will not be bogged down by pain. Foot health can also lead to good circulation which is paramount to overall health.
If you have any questions feel free to contact one of our offices which are located in Southfield, MI, Livonia, MI, and Novi, MI.  We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle injuries.
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