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The Heat Is On Your Veins This Summer!

mature woman climbing out of the swimming pool

Heat and Varicose Veins A couple minutes outside in July and August can leave you wanting to find the nearest air conditioning, but varicose veins hate the sweltering temperatures as much as you. Varicose veins occur when a vein valve ceases to function as it should. Blood isn’t properly pumped through your circulatory systems and […]

DVT and Me…

render of a Deep Vein Thrombosis blood clot

What is DVT and how does it develop? To be healthy and live and active life, we have to have balanced circulation.  DVT is the formation of a thrombus or clot formed of red blood cells and this is when circulation fails in the body.  The development of a thrombus can block a vessel or […]

Summer Is Not Always an Easy Walk in the Park

older man holding his leg in pain

Summer months are a great time to get out for a walk in the park. For some people, it can come easier than others. For some, even just a few minutes of walking can cause pain or fatigue. This could be a sign of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD, a circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries […]

Do All Wounds Heal the Same?

doctor cleaning wound with tweezers and gauze

For most people, with a little patience and maybe a topical ointment, healing from a wound is a natural process. For others, wound healing is a challenge. In these cases, the help of a specialist experienced in treating wounds may be necessary. Seeing a medical professional who is a certified wound specialist ensures that you […]

Prevent High Blood Pressure with Little Changes

man having his blood pressure taken

Little changes can make a BIG difference. High blood pressure is a constant abnormal elevation of the pressure within the arteries which deliver blood to the entire body. Those suffering from high blood pressure need to be treated as it can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, and blindness. To help prevent high […]

Varicose Veins: Not Just a Women’s Problem

man's legs with varicose veins

For Ladies Only…not. If you’re like most guys, you figure that varicose veins are a woman’s problem. Certainly nothing you have to worry about. Right? Think again.As many as 56 percent of men suffer from varicose veins, according to British research. Risk factors include family history of varicose veins, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and prolonged […]

Men’s Health Matters

healthy men exercising together

June is Men’s Health Month. This month is a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier, but they don’t have to do it alone! Whether it’s your partner, dad, brother, son, uncle, or friend, you can help support the health and safety of the men in your life. Here are a few facts: […]

F.A.S.T – It’s Not Just a Speed

medical illustration of a stroke

Your vascular health can play a big role in the potential of someone suffering from the effects of a stroke. A stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain. Most are caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the brain. As May is Stroke Awareness Month, it is time to remember the […]

Is a Second Stroke In Your Future?

illustration depicting the idea of a stroke

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Even after surviving a stroke, it is possible to have another. Twenty three percent of stroke sufferers will experience a second. The American Heart Association offers some tips that may have a big impact in reducing the risk. Up to 80 percent of second […]

Is Exercise Worth the Effort?

Women doing yoga in the park

Physical Activity and Vascular Health It is widely accepted that regular physical activity is beneficial for vascular health. People who enjoy regular physical activity have lower death rates than people who have no risk factors but who aren’t physically active. The lack of regular physical activity results in 250,000 deaths annually, according to the American […]

November

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

11/15 World Diabetes Awareness Day
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