Veins are a vital part of our overall health. So if you are struggling with varicose veins or other vein disease issues, you want to address these problems as soon as possible. Finding a qualified, capable, and knowledgeable vein specialist is the first step in protecting the future of your vein health.

Over the river and through the woods… it’s that time of year again.

As millions of Americans prepare to travel during the holidays, it’s important to remember that sitting for prolonged periods can cause serious, potentially fatal blood clots.

Many of the activities in our daily lives, today, prevent us from getting the amount of movement our bodies require. Being more active doesn’t mean spending more time at the gym, but instead incorporating more simple movements into your daily routine. Here are 10 fun and easy ways to get moving:

Left untreated, varicose veins can cause many unpleasant side effects. In some severe cases, they can cause venous ulcers to develop in the skin surrounding the affected vein. A venous skin ulcer is a sore on your leg that’s very slow to heal.

It’s become fairly common knowledge that smoking, poor diet, and inactivity can lead to the development of varicose veins. However, what most people don’t know is that alcohol use can also have major effects on existing varicose veins as well.

No, varicose veins are not just a problem for women. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that men are just as likely to suffer from varicose veins as women. Fortunately, varicose veins are easily treated, regardless of your gender.

Many varicose vein sufferers know that sun and hot weather can negatively affect your skin and veins. However, most people don’t know that the cold can also have an effect. Here are a few ways the colder months of the year can affect your vein health.

In the U.S. alone, as many as 30 million people are currently suffering from vein disease. Because so many people are concerned about varicose and spider veins, it’s inevitable that some myths are bound to circulate the internet surrounding vein disease. Let’s dispel five of the most common myths about vein disease.

Varicose veins become more common as we age. The reason for this is that the one-way valves in our veins that keep blood from flowing backward get weaker as we get older, allowing for the blood to flow backwards.

While family history and our choice of occupation can make us more susceptible to varicose veins, spider veins, and other venous disease, there are some simple practices we can incorporate into our daily lives to improve our leg health.