October 31, 2018
Where did you first hear about deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Most people encounter the conditions when airlines warn passengers about it on long plane flights. But […]
October 18, 2018
Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly, but they have some other unexpected symptoms as well. In addition to causing discomfort and making your legs feel […]
June 29, 2018
Don’t believe everything you see on the Internet – some online treatments for varicose veins are too good to be true. When researching their condition, many patients […]
February 23, 2018
Vein Center Versus Hospital: What Does it Take to Be a Vein Center? When you have a specific health problem, it’s best to see a practitioner […]
February 14, 2018
How Does Smoking Impact Vein Health? The effects of cigarette smoking can be seen in almost every organ of the body. Since smoking affects nearly every […]
February 9, 2018
How Athletes Can Better Manage and Avoid Varicose Veins Since athletes are often in peak physical condition, we rarely associate them with circulatory problems. But even […]
February 3, 2018
Circulation Tips Blood circulation affects every part of your body and healthy blood flow ensures that oxygen and nutrients are reaching every cell in your body […]
January 29, 2018
Can Too Much Sun Trigger Vein-Related Issues? Though sunny weather can improve your mood, too much of it can negatively affect your veins. While it’s common […]
November 9, 2017
Circulation Tips Blood circulation affects every part of your body. Blood ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell in your body and removes metabolic waste. […]
October 27, 2017
Do Men Get Varicose Veins? Lots of people think varicose veins only affect middle-aged women but men get them too! Up to 30% of people are affected […]
August 20, 2017
Why Do Spider Veins Need Multiple Treatments? Many patients ask why they need several treatments for spider veins (technically known as telangiectasia). Cosmetic sclerotherapy, a minimally-invasive procedure designed […]
August 20, 2017
Varicose veins are usually recognized by their unsightly appearance – large bulging veins, either green or bluish purple – most commonly found on the legs, although […]
July 10, 2017
I recently saw a patient who had been told the only way to get rid of her large, unsightly varicose veins was through surgery. This is […]
June 30, 2017
If you are suffering from vein disease, or are concerned you may develop venous insufficiency in the future, it’s important to understand the different contributing factors […]
June 18, 2017
You have probably heard that crossing your legs and wearing high heels will cause varicose veins, and you’ve wondered if that is a wives’ tale or […]
December 2, 2016
In a Perfect World So, you’ve heard all about what’s best for you from the frighteningly healthy… “Follow ONLY this regimen; Eat these foods (or else); […]
February 19, 2016
Is sitting all day making your leg veins worse? Many people spend a lot of time sitting during the day. Some do it at their desks, […]
November 25, 2013
Go Ahead, Test to See if You Need A Vein Scan How serious are those vein issues you keep ignoring? Dr. Jeffrey Alpern, D.O. is a […]