Posts Tagged with "venous disease"

Venous Disease in Athletes

We do not typically think of fit athletes as being prone to circulation problems in their legs. When considering arterial circulation, that is actually right. Regular exercise improves the inflow of blood to the legs, so the risk of Peripheral… READ MORE

Athletic Compression Garments – Hype vs. Evidence

          It has become more and more common over the past few years to see athletes – both professional and amateur – wearing various types of compression garments. These include compression socks, sleeves, pants and shorts…. READ MORE

Do You Think Santa Has Varicose Veins?

Do you think Santa Claus Has Varicose Veins?                                 We’re pretty sure he must, but what do you think? The poor guy works extremely long hours on his feet during the holidays.  He’s got elves to supervise, reindeer to train and… READ MORE

Varicose and Spider veins: Reduce Your Risk with Lifestyle Changes

Varicose and Spider veins: Reduce Your Risk with Lifestyle Changes If you have varicose or spider veins, you may have your grandmother to blame. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 50% of those with varicose veins have… READ MORE