“Walking, swimming and yoga are great for your veins because they keep the blood moving,” he explained. “If you sit or stand ...

Find relief from swelling and achiness with self-care or, when needed, surgeryElevating your legs is one way to improve blood ...

Compression socks or stockings hug your calves in a way that encourages blood flow in the legs. One study in The Lancet found ...

While varicose veins are not considered a severe medical condition, they can be uncomfortable and can lead to more serious problems such as phlebitis (inflammation in the leg) or blood clot. Varicose ...

Varicose veins are caused by damage to the valves in the legs that help the blood get ... DVTs occur deep inside the body and can lead to a blood clot. They are usually associated with being ...

They function by exerting pressure on the legs to enhance blood ... pain and discomfort caused by varicose veins. Compression socks also prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of developing ...

Known as varicose veins, these blood vessels, which return blood from the legs to the heart, are actually a more superficial system. The real, working venous system for the legs lies deeper ...

Another study says that overweight and obese middle-aged women are more likely to develop potentially fatal blood clots within leg veins than their normal weight counterparts. Patients diagnosed ...

One of the major risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a condition where blood clots form in the deep veins of the legs, potentially leading to life ...

Pulmonary embolism is often life-threatening. DVT can also lead to long-lasting problems. It may damage the vein and cause the leg to ache, swell, and change color. Clots can also form in superficial ...