Being Tall is Tied to Higher Odds of Varicose Veins
Many factors can contribute to the formation of varicose veins. One surprising factor is a person's height. Being tall is tied to higher odds of varicose veins, believe it or [...]
Cold Weather and Your Veins: 5 Tips
Winter months can mean a lot for the health of your veins, good and bad. During the hot summer months, you may be experiencing pain and swelling from the heat [...]
Vein Treatment for Men
A common misconception many people have is that vein treatments are just for women. This thought may be due to women having vein health problems after pregnancy or the desire [...]
The Importance Of Having Treatment At A Certified Vascular Lab
What is a vascular lab? The first thing you need to understand is what a certified vascular lab is and what procedures they perform. A vascular lab deals with veins [...]
Why Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis Are A Problem
Cholesterol is vital for health. It’s a part of all of our cells. However, there are actually two kinds of cholesterol in our bodies. When the “bad” variety builds [...]
Other Vascular Diseases that Affect Arteries and Veins
Veins and arteries are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to your other organs and back again. This network of veins and arteries is called the vascular system. [...]
Do Not Leave Varicose Veins Untreated
No, You Shouldn’t Leave Varicose Veins Untreated They’re unsightly. They bulge. They can be blue, purple, or reddish in color. They usually occur in the legs. In case you hadn’t [...]
Pregnancy & Varicose Veins
As your pregnancy advances, you may begin to notice blue or purple-ish veins appearing on your legs. While their appearance may be alarming, there isn’t much to worry about. Varicose [...]
Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a serious and painful complication of the veins. In layman’s terms, it is a clot in one of the deeper veins of the body, [...]
Varicose Veins Affect More Than Appearances
Complications from Varicose Veins Varicose veins are large, twisted, clustered visible veins. They commonly appear in the legs and lower body because of gravity and blood pooling. Unlike arteries, vein [...]
