Heart & Vascular

5 easy ways to keep your heart healthy

Cooking at home is a good first step. We've got other ideas, too.

Itchy legs: Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Vein-related problems can be an unexpected cause of itchy legs. Itchy legs can be caused…

Swollen legs? 7 questions to ask yourself (Better yet: Ask your doctor!)

Swollen legs should never be ignored. Causes range from the everyday to the deadly. An evaluation by a specialized vein center can help pinpoint the problem.

An unexpected cause of long-term pelvic pain

Some women (and doctors) may not realize that pelvic pain can be related to vein…

Spider veins or varicose veins? Know the difference

A vascular specialist can determine if changes to your legs are harmless or if they…

Simple ways to help prevent blood clots

Keeping your ankles moving is key to ensuring healthy blood flow from the legs to…

7 tips to improve poor circulation

Try these ways to keep your veins healthy and increase blood flow. Many people have…

Study: Irregular sleep can hurt your heart

In yet more evidence of the importance of a good night’s rest, this study found a link between irregular sleep and heart disease.

SCAD: What women should know about this cause of heart attacks

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an important cause of heart attack for young women to understand.