Why are veins blue when our blood is red? This is a question that may have come up at some point in your life, possibly in childhood, since we’ve known from a young age that our blood is [...]
High blood pressure is often thought of as a problem that only affects adults. We usually equate it with a stressful lifestyle or a high-sodium diet. So how can high blood pressure affect those [...]
Varicose veins are usually expected around the calf area of your legs, but it can sometimes affect the ankles as well. How can a swollen vein in your leg affect your ankle? Aren’t varicose veins [...]
To care for your vascular health as you age, it is important to be aware of the possible symptoms and complications that can arise from leg vein disease. Venous stasis ulcers are one of the [...]
When you have varicose veins, it is especially important to practice healthy vein habits to prevent them from getting worse. The progression of these swollen blue veins depends largely on how [...]
If you often experience tired legs, you may not realize that they could be a symptom of varicose veins. Being on your feet all day can also lead to heaviness and fatigue in the lower extremities [...]
Stroke, the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, occurs when there is a reduction or blockage in the brain’s blood supply. Immediately this occurs, sufficient oxygen or [...]
In case you didn’t know, the heat CAN HARM YOUR HEART. Research has shown that high temperature affects your cardiovascular health and in a bad way. In previous research, it has been found [...]
Health is one of the essential things that everyone should be serious about in their lives. Having health issues is what you do not want to have to deal with; sadly, some might not be lucky and [...]
If you’ve been told by your doctor that your cholesterol levels are high, you may be wondering what you can do to lower them. There are some lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your [...]
