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​What is Venous Thromboembolism (or VTE)?

Jul 28th 2017

Venous Thromboembolism or VTE for short is the condition of having a blood clot begin in a vein. Two types of VTE threaten the health of 300,000-600,000 Americans each year, deep vein thrombosis … read more
What Causes Osteoporosis?

What Causes Osteoporosis?

Jul 20th 2017

Osteoporosis is the condition that describes the density of the bone. The lack of density causes the bone to be weak and vulnerable to fracture. The worsening condition results in a highly porous … read more
What Causes Poor Circulation with Diabetes?

What Causes Poor Circulation with Diabetes?

Jul 14th 2017

Diabetes is a condition that can strike any person of any age or walk of life and is increasing dramatically in numbers. In the last ten years diabetes has increased by nearly 50%. Statistically, … read more
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle

How to Treat a Sprained Ankle

Jun 23rd 2017

25,000 people sprain their ankles every single day. Children often sprain their ankles by playing on uneven surfaces or losing their balance. The condition often hurts at first, but the pain subs … read more
How to Fix Varicose Veins

How to Fix Varicose Veins

Jun 15th 2017

Varicose veins often reveal themselves as bulging, bluish “cords” that meander and are surrounded by spider veins. They are often easily visible behind the legs. There is a complicated network … read more