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26 Apr What’s The Right Treatment Option for Your Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are swollen or twisted veins that appear blue and bulgy from the surface of the skin. They’re most common in legs but can also form on other parts of the body. They’re caused by damaged valves in the veins that are unable to fulfill...
24 Apr Weight Gain and Varicose Veins—Is There A Link?
Did you know that an estimated six to seven million people in the United States have an existing diagnosis of varicose veins? While this number is alarming on its own, it doesn’t take into account the number of people who may still be unaware that they have a venous disease because some symptoms can easily go unnoticed.
22 Apr Pregnancy and Its Effects on the Vascular System
Statistics show that approximately 41 percent of women develop varicose veins in the United States. While these may be a result of several reasons such as weight gain, women mostly develop varicose veins during and after pregnancy. Varicose veins and ankle swelling are some of the most common physical changes that a woman experiences during pregnancy. This is because pregnancy affects the vascular system—putting women at a higher risk of developing vascular problems such as DVT. Let’s take a look at how pregnancy affects a woman’s vascular system, and a few steps women can take to prevent the likelihood of developing venous diseases.
09 Apr Can Chronic Stress Lead To Varicose Veins?
Chronic stress has become a major public health concern in the United States. According to the latest reports, stress levels have gone up majorly in the past five years, with 44% of Americans experiencing high levels of chronic stress. The sources for this stress cited by...
07 Apr 5 Common Causes of Low Testosterone in Men
Have you been experiencing low energy levels and a lack of a sex drive? Have you noticed some worrying changes in your physical and emotional state?
If your answers to these questions are yes, you might be suffering from low testosterone production.
05 Apr Diabetes And Venous Disease: What’s The Link?
Diabetes has become a major health concern in the United States. According to the latest statistics, over 34 million people in the country have it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new report recently that states that more than 100 million U.S. adults either have diabetes or prediabetes. In fact, diabetes has now become the 7th leading cause of death in the country!
03 Apr Common Side-Effects of Low Testosterone in Men
Testosterone is an essential hormone that’s found in both men and women, although men have a much higher level of testosterone compared to women. It helps them maintain important bodily functions such as their sex drive, sperm production, and muscle mass.