Heart Health in Your 20s and 30s Makes All the Difference

You have a leg vein that’s not only bulging in an unsightly way, it’s also a source of discomfort, if not downright pain. Painful varicose veins are not uncommon, and we get into why this complication can develop.

With each decade, the aging process becomes a little more evident, especially when you hit your 40s and beyond. While there are many risk factors for varicose veins, age is certainly a big one, and we explore the connection here.

Flu, COVID-19, RSV — we’re entering the time of year when these respiratory infections surge and make their rounds. Here, we review the wide impact these infections can have, namely on your heart health.

When veins start bulging through the surface of your skin, you wonder whether there’s cause for worry. In many cases, varicose veins are more cosmetically concerning, but they can also point to more serious health issues.

When you take to your feet and walk around, you start to feel an ache or heaviness in your legs after a while. This could be a sign of claudication, which means that arteries in your legs are narrowing.

There’s a harsh reality when it comes to varicose veins — once they take up residence on your legs, they’re not going anywhere. Unless you come see us for a quick-and-easy vein treatment, that is.