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Let’s Talk About Your Upcoming Stress Test

Let’s Talk About Your Upcoming Stress Test
Has your doctor has prescribed a stress test? Are you wondering why? Keep reading to learn what a stress test is, what it can show, and what you’re expected to do while it’s happening.
Jul 1st, 2025
I Get Short of Breath Easily — Why?

I Get Short of Breath Easily — Why?
If you get short of breath easily, it’s important to find out the underlying cause, as many conditions can contribute to it. Here’s what you need to know about cardiac-related shortness of breath.
May 5th, 2025

What Are the Dangers of Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a form of irregular heartbeat that causes a lack of coordination between the heart’s chambers. Keep reading to learn more about the condition and the dangers it poses.
Apr 10th, 2025

What Can Stop My Restless Legs?
If your legs start doing a jig every time you lie down, you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS). Fortunately, there are treatments that can lessen symptoms. Read about them here.
Feb 7th, 2025
How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?

How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a silent killer, as it rarely presents with symptoms until it’s so high it’s damaging your body. But, there’s a simple way to know your numbers and prevent that from happening, and we discuss it here.
Jan 3rd, 2025
Are Varicose Veins a Health Concern?

Are Varicose Veins a Health Concern?
Varicose veins are ugly and disfiguring, but are they really a health concern? It turns out there’s more to these veins than you’d immediately think. Keep reading to learn about them.
Dec 10th, 2024
Who Is a Candidate for a Pacemaker?

Who Is a Candidate for a Pacemaker?
If your heart beats faster or slower than the norm, it can affect the organ’s ability to nourish the body. A pacemaker is designed to sense deviations in rate and shock the heart back to a normal rhythm.
Sep 16th, 2024

Help! My Legs Keep Swelling
If your legs keep swelling, it could be due to something minor, like eating too much salt, or it could be a sign of a circulatory system problem. Keep reading to learn about the importance of circulatory system health.
Aug 20th, 2024

4 Conditions that Impact Your Leg Circulation
Your circulatory system is very efficient, but a number of problems can interfere with the circulation in your legs, setting you up for further medical problems. We discuss four of those conditions here.
Jul 25th, 2024
The Dangers of Hypertension

The Dangers of Hypertension
Hypertension is a silent disease, rarely causing symptoms until triggering a medical crisis. Here’s what you need to know about hypertension and the dangers it presents.
May 3rd, 2024
How to Relieve Varicose Vein Pain

How to Relieve Varicose Vein Pain
Not all varicose veins cause symptoms, but if you’re experiencing a dull, achy pain in your legs, your vein disease is progressing. Here are a number of ways you can relieve your varicose vein pain.
Apr 3rd, 2024

Are Chest Pains Always Heart-Related?
If you’re having chest pains, your first thought might be that it’s a heart attack. However, other serious and less serious conditions can also lead to chest pain. Keep reading to take a look at the bigger picture.
Feb 1st, 2024
What’s Involved in a Nuclear Stress Test?

What’s Involved in a Nuclear Stress Test?
If your cardiologist orders a nuclear stress test, it’s important to understand what’s involved and what they can learn from the results. We have the scoop for you here.
Jan 10th, 2024
Why Are My Legs So Swollen?

Why Are My Legs So Swollen?
Swelling in your legs, also known as edema, can be caused by many different conditions, which is why it’s so important that you get an accurate diagnosis. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of edema and what they mean.
Oct 10th, 2023
A Closer Look at How Sclerotherapy Works

A Closer Look at How Sclerotherapy Works
If your veins aren’t up to the task of moving your blood from your lower body up to your heart, sclerotherapy can treat the damage and restore healthy flow. Here’s how it works.
Jul 3rd, 2023
When Leg Pain Becomes a Cause for Concern

When Leg Pain Becomes a Cause for Concern
If your leg hurts, but you don’t remember injuring yourself, you may have an underlying vascular problem. Keep reading to learn when leg pain becomes a cause for concern.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Lesser Known Complications of Hypertension

Lesser Known Complications of Hypertension
Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, can lead to serious complications if not treated early. Keep reading to learn about some lesser known complications that can give you a clue you need medical attention.
Mar 9th, 2023
The Impact of Stress on Your Vascular Health

The Impact of Stress on Your Vascular Health
Stress can be a good thing, protecting you from a dangerous situation, but too much stress can have a negative impact on your body, including your vascular health. Learn more about the link here.
Feb 13th, 2023
Heart Health Hacks Every Woman Should Start Today

Heart Health Hacks Every Woman Should Start Today
Heart disease and its complications present differently in women than in men. Learn how women can take charge of their heart health by understanding their condition and implementing prevention strategies.
Jan 20th, 2023
4 Reasons Your Doctor Is Ordering a Stress Test

4 Reasons Your Doctor Is Ordering a Stress Test
If you’re experiencing symptoms that might indicate a heart problem, your doctor may order a stress test. Keep reading to learn the reasons behind such a test, as well as what each type of test can show.
Nov 1st, 2022
The Link Between a Poor Diet and Hypertension

The Link Between a Poor Diet and Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious condition that can lead to a number of other health problems, even death. Learn how eating a poor diet can contribute to this silent killer.
Jun 1st, 2022
Do My Throbbing Veins Need Medical Attention?

Do My Throbbing Veins Need Medical Attention?
If you feel a throbbing sensation in your veins, you may wonder if you need medical attention, or if it will go away on its own. Keep reading to learn when and why your throbbing veins need medical attention.
May 4th, 2022
What’s Causing My Hypertension?

What’s Causing My Hypertension?
There are many causes of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, and most of them are linked to lifestyle factors over which you have control. Keep reading to learn about what causes hypertension and what you can do to prevent it.
Apr 3rd, 2022
Lifestyle Tips for Managing Your Hypertension

Lifestyle Tips for Managing Your Hypertension
If you’re at risk for hypertension, or if you’ve already been diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are lifestyle changes you can make to manage the condition. Get the scoop here.
Nov 15th, 2021
What to Expect from an EKG

What to Expect from an EKG
An EKG is a fast and painless test to diagnose cardiac and other circulatory system problems. Keep reading to learn what you can expect when you come in for an EKG.
Oct 14th, 2021

The Many Causes of Chest Pain
Chest pain is probably the most well-known sign of a heart attack, but that’s not the only cause. Here’s a quick review of some of the most common causes and what to do if you have chest pain.
Sep 22nd, 2021