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Strategies for prolonged sitting
Sitting is not ideal for our bodies. Yet we spend most of our day sitting. Some say that "sitting is the new smoking". This is especially true for those who work at a desk, although our time spent sitting extends further from the office. We sit when we drive, when we...
Shoes – friends or enemies of your veins
You probably know that varicose veins are the dark, protruding rope-like veins under your skin and that the health of your veins is important. But did you know that the shoes you wear every day play an essential role in promoting proper circulation? Find out what...
Pain control in varicose veins
One of the biggest complaints of varicose veins is concomitant pain. Varicose veins form when the venous valves are no longer able to push blood up through the leg, against the flow of gravity. As a result, blood unites in the vein and causes it to swell. Dark,...