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What Can Brittle Toenails Tell You About Your Heart?
What Can Brittle Toenails Tell You About Your Heart?

You might think your feet only require attention when they hurt, but your toes can reveal massive secrets about your cardiovascular health. At The Foot & Ankle Center of Maryland, we constantly educate patients that aesthetic changes are often early medical warnings. If you are noticing sudden hair loss on your toes or brittle, slow-growing nails, it is time to check for poor circulation in your feet.

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How Do Your Feet Send Warnings About Heart Health?
How Do Your Feet Send Warnings About Heart Health?

It’s American Heart Month, and The Foot & Ankle Center of Maryland wants you looking down. Why? Because your feet are the furthest point from your heart, they’re the first to suffer when blood flow is restricted. Often, they act like a “Check Engine" light for your entire cardiovascular system.

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