Diabetes Awareness Month is a perfect time to focus on your whole-body health. Here are five ways to combat diabetes complications and enhance your wellness.
If the veins in your legs stop working the way they should, it can interfere with normal blood flow and cause a condition called venous insufficiency. Here, we explore the warning signs — and how you can treat chronic venous insufficiency.
Fatigue, low energy, and lack of motivation might feel like a normal part of life, but your everyday struggles could mean something deeper. Find it if your symptoms are signs that you might be suffering from low testosterone.
Each year in the United States, more than one million women enter menopause, leaving them to deal with side effects that range from hot flashes to vaginal dryness and a lot of things in between. Hormone therapy can help.
More than 11% of the population in the United States has diabetes, which is a condition that can lead to some very serious complications. Here, we take a look at four of them, and how you can offset your risks.
Your sex life has taken a hit because of erectile dysfunction, and you’re not sure where to begin to address the problem. Here, we present three important points every man should know about this common condition.
Evidence has piled up over decades about the dangers of having high blood pressure — and these are serious, and even life-threatening, dangers. Here, we review some of those health threats and how you can avoid them.
Sclerotherapy is one of the most effective ways to banish varicose and spider veins. Whether you’ve already scheduled your treatment with us or you’re just doing your homework, here’s a look at what to expect afterward.
There are different factors that place you more at risk for developing varicose veins, and your age is certainly a primary one. Read on to learn why age is a factor, what the symptoms can be, and how these veins can be treated.
You’ve noticed a discoloration in the skin around your ankles, and you’re wondering whether there’s cause for concern. Ankle discoloration may be related to your vascular health, and it's a symptom that’s well worth having us check out.
You put on a pair of socks and notice that it’s a little more difficult thanks to swelling in your lower legs, ankles, and feet. Swollen legs can develop for a number of reasons, some more serious than others.
You fall into bed, exhausted, and you’re looking forward to some much-needed sleep. Your legs, however, have other plans, and they become restless, preventing you from sleeping. Called restless leg syndrome, here’s what you need to know.
You’re experiencing regular cramping in your legs, and you want to get to the bottom of this uncomfortable, and often painful, problem. There are many roads that can lead to leg cramps, and diet can play a role.
The veins in your legs aren’t working as well as they should, and you’ve developed varicose veins as a result. A great step toward preventing further vein issues in your legs is to add a few targeted exercises to your regimen.
The old adage that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree certainly applies to your health, especially your cardiovascular health. When it comes to heart disease, family history is one of the biggest risk factors.
Research has found that men are twice as likely as women to have a heart attack. This statistic is certainly attention-getting, but are men, overall, more at risk for heart disease? Let’s take a look.
Approximately 35% of people in the United States have varicose veins, and some of these veins can be more problematic than others. Here’s a look at four symptoms that often send people to seek treatment.
You’re told that you need to lose weight, exercise more, and eat better to improve your heart health. While true, these recommendations can be daunting. So, in this blog, we break down how you can accomplish these tasks.
Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the heart beats irregularly. Read on to learn what can increase the risk for developing this condition and how it can be treated.
Pain of any kind is your body’s way of drawing your attention to a problem, and it’s one signal you shouldn’t ignore, especially when the pain is in your chest. Here’s a look at five serious problems that chest pain can point to.
Your reproductive hormones cast a wide net over your health, which is made abundantly clear when their levels fall. Here’s a look at some of the side effects of a hormone imbalance and what we can do to restore your quality of life.
While a nuclear stress test may sound daunting, in reality, it’s quite easy and mostly painless — there’s just one injection and a little bit of exercise. And the results provide vital information about your cardiovascular health.
You’re resolved to lead a healthier life and one of the first areas you should tackle is your vascular health. Here, we provide you with some effective tips that you can implement immediately.
Your blood pressure numbers are high and you want to do everything you can to bring them down. If you’re carrying extra weight, one of the best places to start is through diet and weight loss.
The advantages of preventive health care are almost without limit and, when it comes to your cardiovascular health, potentially life-saving. For this reason, and more, it’s important that you see a cardiologist.
Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition in which arteries that supply the limbs with blood become narrowed. Read on to learn what can cause this condition and what its risk factors are.
Coronary artery disease is a very common heart disease in the United States, but it’s also very difficult to detect in its earlier stages. If you want to stay one step ahead of this life-threatening condition, calcium scoring may hold the key.
Your arteries play an essential role in your heart health and overall wellness. Read on to learn how you can recognize the common signs of arterial problems, so you can know when to get a cardiac evaluation.
Having high cholesterol can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, it’s treatable. Along with lifestyle changes, statin therapy is a leading treatment for high cholesterol. Read on to learn more.
Varicose veins are raised, twisted veins that are visible from under the surface of the skin. Commonly found on the feet and legs, they’re often unsightly, but do they pose a risk to your health? Read on to find out.
Don’t ignore chest pain of any type. It could be a sign of an underlying issue with your heart. A visit with a cardiologist will provide the answers you need and the appropriate treatment, if necessary.