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Nearly one in three Americans, especially within the Black community, aren’t aware of serious vascular diseases that can cause heart attacks, strokes, and amputations. Smoking is a leading risk factor

Have you ever gone to slip on a pair of socks and realized your ankles were puffy? As we age, our circulation slows down a bit and the valves in our veins can weaken. The result: You may notice fluid

We all feel a little chilly from time to time, whether it’s from cold temperatures or blustery wind. But if you find yourself wondering, “Why are my hands always cold?,” an underlying health condition

Good oral hygiene isn’t just helpful for your teeth—it’s well-established that it can also benefit your cardiovascular health. Now, preliminary study findings suggest that one behavior in particular

The Society of Vascular Surgeons (SVS) assembles 4000 surgeons worldwide. This organization is launching one of its largest projects to date: The Highway to Health campaign. This program will educate

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your legs), can sometimes develop without warning—especially when you’re traveling or seated for long stretches at a time

With winter storm warnings issued to nearly 20 states and more than 15 inches of snow falling in some parts of the U.S. this week, you need to know how to keep safe and healthy in the cold.

It doesn't matter if you're riding on a plane, or you're traveling by train, or hitching a ride in the backseat. In all these holiday travel scenarios you're sitting and you're in one place for a

Vascular disease is a critical health issue affecting millions of Americans, but it disproportionately impacts Black communities due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and systemic factors.