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Unusually shiny or hairless legs could signal serious cardiovascular problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and chronic fluid retention. These skin changes ...

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 circulation runs in the ...

If your legs often feel sore and tired, it could be a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD). This disease is caused by a narrowing of the arteries that leads to poor circulation in your extremities.

Poor circulation in the legs affects millions of people worldwide, causing uncomfortable symptoms like cramping, swelling, numbness, and fatigue. While many factors contribute to circulation problems, ...

Your feet might be telling you more about your heart than you realize. While seemingly unrelated, mounting evidence suggests that foot discomfort may serve as an early warning system for ...

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action pushes used blood upwards against gravity, helping it return to your heart inst ...

Many people think cholesterol concerns revolve only around the heart, but circulation problems linked to high cholesterol often begin showing up in the legs long before they appear anywhere else.

Venous ulcers usually occur on the legs due to blood circulation problems that damage your veins. Treatments are available to manage symptoms, help ulcers heal more quickly, or prevent them. Venous ...

Leg pain, numbness, coldness, swelling, and skin changes, especially at night, can signal high LDL cholesterol. These symptoms indicate reduced blood flow due to arterial plaque buildup, potentially ...