How to Use Compression Stockings to Protect Your Veins
If you have varicose veins or have been treated for varicose veins, you’ve probably been told to wear compression stockings. And there’s a good reason to do so. These highly elastic garments put gentle, constant pressure on the veins in order to help blood circulate from the legs to the heart. As a result, wearing […]
Here’s Why Men Should Take Vein Disorders Seriously
If you think varicose veins strike only women, think again. While the majority of varicose vein patients are women, it’s important to note that men also suffer from this painful condition that appears as bulging blue or purple veins twisting around the legs, ankles, and feet. According to one 2011 study, about 40% of adults […]