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

As you run around making sure everyone in your circle gets the right gifts this holiday season, why not treat yourself to something you’ve long wanted — legs that are free from varicose veins?

All of us experience heart palpitations from time to time — those sensations in your chest that make you aware of your heartbeat. There are times when these palpitations might signal a serious health issue.

Did you know that, with every step you take, you’re activating your “second heart,” which helps to move blood out of your legs and back up to your heart? So, does this mean you can exercise away varicose veins?

Aside from being a cosmetic nuisance, varicose veins often indicate a circulatory issue that can flare when you fly. So, if you have varicose veins, it’s a sign that you should take a few extra steps on long hauls.

There are systems in your body that need to work together for optimal health — such as the interplay between your cardiovascular system and your hormones. Together, they make up your cardiometabolic health.

If the appearance of bulging, ropey blood vessels on your legs wasn't enough to grab your attention, perhaps some of the symptoms of varicose veins will. Here, we review a few of these hard-to-ignore side effects.