Myths Busted. Varicose Veins Get Fact-Checked
Some things about varicose veins are true. They do mostly occur in women, sometimes after pregnancy. And they are extremely common. Sixty percent of men and women in the U.S. over the age of 60 have...
View ArticleHeredity – Are you doomed to a life with varicose veins?
As we age we being to wonder what we will grow to look like and how our health will hold up as time goes by. Our older relatives are often the best gage by which to measure ourselves. Our parents...
View ArticleThe Basics of How Your Arteries and Veins Work
Did you know that the adult cardiovascular system is comprised of approximately 100,000 miles of arteries, veins and capillaries? It’s pretty amazing isn’t it? These important “tunnels” in your body...
View ArticleShould I Worry About Veins Showing Through My Skin?
Do you have blue veins that are visible? Veins that show through the skin are normally nothing to worry about. Aside from the aesthetic reason for not wanting to see these veins, there normally is not...
View ArticleVaricose Veins: Should I Apply Heat?
No. Treating your varicose veins with heat therapy should actually be avoided. Heat makes the veins swell. Blood then begins to pool in the affected varicose veins, causing pain or discomfort. That is...
View ArticlePregnancy and Visible Veins
During your pregnancy, you will notice many changes to your body. Some are expected, such as a growing belly and weight gain. Some changes are a surprise such as veins becoming noticeable on your body....
View ArticleVaricose & Spider Vein Facts
Fact 1. Spider Veins are not varicose veins. Though similar in appearance, spider veins are smaller and flatter than varicose veins. Spider veins are very common in adults over 50. They are nicknamed...
View ArticleVaricose Vein Myths Debunked
The internet is filled with both information and misinformation. It makes it difficult sometimes to tell truth from fabrication. When it comes to health having the facts is vital to ensure that you...
View ArticleHow Are Varicose Veins Diagnosed?
Outside of the visual appearance of bluish-purple colored raised veins the most widely used and accurate method of diagnosis is the duplex ultrasound which can pinpoint underlying vein conditions....
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