
Is that sore on your leg not going away? Now is the time for treatment. June is Wound Healing Awareness Month, and according to Healogics, a network of wound treatment centers in the U.S., roughly 7 million Americans live with a chronic wound. Twelve percent of that number were diagnosed with a venous stasis ulcer or a sore on the leg.
Don't believe the myth that varicose veins affect only women.
While weight and vein health are related, having varicose veins won’t cause you to gain weight.
Don’t ignore that cold or tingling sensation in your hands or feet. It could indicate an underlying circulatory problem.
Pain, swelling, itching, and cramping are all uncomfortable sensations of varicose veins. But did you know varicose veins can also cause a burning sensation?
Varicose veins on the legs frequently emerge during pregnancy. But there’s another area of the body where they develop, too.
Even famous actresses aren’t immune to developing varicose veins. These four celebrities can serve as examples of what you can do about your swollen veins.
Numerous myths float around the Internet about how to cure varicose veins. One popular myth is a “treatment” that calls for applying tomatoes to the bulging veins to make them disappear. Like many so-called miracle cures for varicose veins, this one is easily debunked.