The blood in the veins of the legs works against gravity in order to return upwards to the heart. The blood is moved up towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When the leg muscles contract ...

Varicose veins are caused by damage to the valves in the legs that help the blood get back up to our hearts. But it turns out that this is a myth: there’s no evidence that crossing your legs has ...

Both varicose and spider veins result when valves designed to keep blood from running backward away from the heart and back down into the leg fail or ... Now here's the bad news.

When it comes to caring for the health of our legs ... smaller red or purple veins that are closer to the skin’s surface.

Dr. Al-Harbi defined varicose veins as a condition where the superficial veins in the legs become swollen, inflamed, or twisted. “Varicose veins arise when the valves within the veins fail to close ...

Flying increases the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. Here, vascular surgeons give advice on how to avoid and treat ...

High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and other health issues, with surprising symptoms in the legs or feet at night.

These enlarged, distorted veins can be unsightly and cause unease, giving rise to symptoms including pain, inflammation, and a sensation of weightiness in the legs. Even with the presence of ...

Engineers at Georgia Tech developed the prosthetic vein valve shown here to help improve the lives of those suffering from a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency. Disclaimer ...

We have been using ANDREW LESSMAN Circulation & Vein Support for a few weeks now and have noticed a significant improvement in our leg discomfort. The supplement is designed to combat natural ...