Whether you have them or are worried about getting them, varicose veins are more cosmetically displeasing than an actual health concern. While they can lead to some complications, most people seek to decrease their presence primarily for aesthetic reasons. The good news is, while there are several medical procedures that can help you do that,…

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Insurance is a headache for a lot of people. If you have health insurance, you’re thankful you do when you need it, but getting the insurance agencies to actually follow through seems to be the worst part. The process of getting things approved, sent off, and paid for all while trying to stay healthy can…

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They look alike from above the skin. However, below the skin, arteries and veins are very important and very different. Let’s discuss the main differences between arteries and veins in the article below.   Artery Vs. Vein   First, let’s talk about arteries.   Arteries are blood vessels that are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood…

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How many times have you considered planning a vacation to your favorite beach but end up backing out because of the anxiety you feel about others seeing you in a swimsuit? How many times have you picked up a cute pair of shorts from your favorite shopping center only to put them back on the…

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As we get older, the talk of circulation becomes more prevalent. Your primary care physician may ask about your circulation and you honestly may have no idea on how to answer.  After all, how can you even tell if you have good circulation or not? It may not be something that you think of often.…

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Compression socks are used quite frequently for many different reasons. Some athletes wear compression socks to help stabilize their muscles while diabetics and heart patients wear them to increase healthy blood flow and circulation. In summation, compression socks do a great job of increasing proper blood flow and in preventing serious conditions such as a…

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vitamin c

It’s not new news that Vitamin C is essential to living a healthy life. However, the means in which you intake Vitamin C can be much more enjoyable than a One A Day, horse pill. In fact, there are so many tasty, natural ways to take in this vitamin. Moreover, here are some creative and…

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veins

Are You At Risk? More than 40 percent of people in the United States suffer from vein disease or vein insufficiency. You may be surprised to learn that varicose veins isn’t only found in overweight, sedentary people. In fact, some of the healthiest people in the world develop varicose veins. For example, varicose veins was…

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