4 Ways to Combat the Effects of Sitting
The average American adult with a desk job spends most of the 8-hour workday sitting. An inactive lifestyle can lead to fatigue, weight gain and increased risk for serious health complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leading a sedentary lifestyle increases risk of Type 2 diabetes by 112 percent and heart disease by 147 percent.
5 Ways to Safely Treat Sunburned Skin
On a beautiful summer day, what’s better than lounging by the pool and catching some rays? Despite our best efforts to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of sunshine, many of us still manage to get burned. When your skin is hot to the touch, throbbing or itching from sunburn, what are the proper steps to relieve discomfort?
4 Signs You May Have Vein Disease
Whether you can see your varicose veins or not, the following signs of discomfort indicate you should see a vein specialist sooner rather than later. If your job requires long periods of sitting or standing, you may think nothing of leg discomfort.
How to Exercise with Varicose Veins
Varicose veins cause leg swelling, which can become painful during strenuous exercise. However, do you have to completely stop exercising to avoid worsened varicose vein pain? With spring finally here, we are happy to say that no – patients do not have to give up their favorite physical activities!
What’s the Link Between Varicose Veins & Blood Clots?
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is a connection between varicose vein disease and deep vein thrombosis, more commonly known as blood clots.