The CVR Education Center

Football and Varicose Veins: Sitting Is the Real Opponent

October 8, 2026
Written By: Tanya Ross Flohr, MD

Long football Sundays are hard on your legs, even if you’re just watching. Learn how sitting fuels varicose veins, venous…

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Is a Pumpkin Spice Latte Good for Your Veins? 5 Claims, Fact-Checked

September 3, 2026
Written By: Luis Barajas, MD, RPVI, DABVLM

Is a pumpkin spice latte actually good for your veins? We fact-check five popular fall wellness claims, from cinnamon's…

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Seven Common Causes of Leg Pain at Night

July 10, 2026
Written By: James Fonger, MD, FRCS

Waking up with aching legs? This blog breaks down why leg pain often strikes at night, what it could mean for your vascular…

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Athletes: Beware of these Risk Factors for Clots!

August 21, 2026
Written By: Demetrios J. Karamichos, MD, RVT, RPVI, DABVLM

Star athletes Wembanyama, Lillard, Williams, and Bosh all faced blood clots at peak condition. Fitness does not prevent blood…

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Turning 65? Here Is What Happens to Your Veins as You Age

June 5, 2026
Written By: Sanjiv Lakhanpal, MD, FACS

Are you wondering if you're too old for vein treatment, whether Medicare covers varicose vein procedures, or if your leg swelling…

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The Complete Guide to Varicose Vein Treatment

March 4, 2026
Written By: Evan Harris, MD, DVIR, DABVLM, RPVI

Discover everything you need to know about varicose vein treatment in our comprehensive guide from Center for Vein Restoration,…

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How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins

March 4, 2026
Written By: Michael Cornwell, MD, FACS

Varicose veins are more than a cosmetic issue—they signal vein disease that can cause leg pain, swelling, spider veins, and…

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Why Do I Have Varicose Veins? Causes and Risk Factors Explained

September 29, 2026
Written By: Toshio Nagamoto, MD, FACS

Varicose veins develop when weakened vein valves allow blood to flow backward and pool in the legs, often due to genetics, aging,…

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Why You Should Keep Your Varicose Vein Appointment

March 4, 2026
Written By: Michael L. Aikens, MD

Michael L. Aikens, MD, lead physician at Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) locations in Opelika, AL, and Montgomery, AL, explains…

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What Happens to Varicose Veins After Treatment?

March 4, 2026
Written By: David Shevitz, MD, ABEM, DABVLM

Facts about vein treatment from a board-certified vein physician from Center for Vein Restoration, David Shevitz, MD, ABEM,…

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Varicose Vein Treatment: What Should I Ask the Doctor?

March 4, 2026
Written By: Aditya Gupta, MD, RPVI, DABVLM

The key to good communication with your vein doctor is asking questions. At CVR, our vein physicians emphasize education for…

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