Every day, your heart pumps about 10 pints of blood 60,000 miles around your body through your circulatory system. That system is made up of blood vessels, the tubes that carry blood throughout your ...
Do you often experience fatigue, swelling, or discomfort in your legs and feet? These symptoms could indicate poor circulation, a common concern affecting many. However, the good news is that you can ...
Your heart pumps blood rich with nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. This helps keep you healthy and moving well. But circulation can get worse for a number of reasons, including conditions like ...
It's not uncommon for a body part to go numb after staying in the same position for a long time, whether sitting or standing. This can be ...
This is when the arteries that give blood flow to the legs are blocked,” he explains. Dr. Naidu adds that the other form of ...
You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure ...
It’s human nature to pick up bad habits – and this is as true of running as it is of activities such as driving a car. We often want to make things feel easier or simpler and that means we look for ...
Varicose veins, often dismissed as a cosmetic concern, can indicate underlying circulatory issues. Weakened vein valves lead to blood pooling in the legs, causing discomfort, swelling, and fatigue.
You’ve taken up running, downloaded Strava and you’re heading out a few times a week – but you’re already wondering, is running bad for your knees? It's a ...
A new map shows the rate of lower limb amputations across the United States The leg, foot or toe amputations are due to peripheral artery disease Residents of southern states have the highest risk of ...
Dear Dr. Roach: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low — 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...