When you see someone with apparent chronic venous insufficiency (swollen red or purple portion on their lower legs), what seems to be the leading causes of this condition? Read more…

Venous insufficiency can lead to noticeable varicose veins and sometimes only discoloration and swelling. Being overweight and under-exercised, according to my lifelong observation of the red/purple and swollen legs of venous insufficiency, seem to be Read more...

Ever wonder if intense exercise is protective against the development of gnarly varicose veins? This does NOT refer to the “vascularity” that bodybuilders and physique athletes work so hard to achieve. Read more...

Ever wonder why, if the body has a natural clot-dissolving mechanism, DVT patients must continue with blood thinners for many months even after the blood clot is dissolved? Read more…

Here is a description by a nurse how “shortness of breath” is really supposed to feel. “Shortness of breath” is a common symptom in symptom lists of various medical conditions, particularly those involving the heart Read more...

The bruises from a catheter angiogram will certainly heal; the question is just how long does this normally take and is this something that the patient should worry about? Read more…

If you’re suffering from sciatic butt pain, especially if it’s accompanied by tingling or numbness, this is probably caused by the sciatic nerve getting compressed by the piriformis muscle. Read more…

Pain in your butt and hip that’s especially accompanied by tingling or numbness is usually a condition called piriformis syndrome; here’s treatment that will bring you relief. Read more…

You’ve probably seen venous insufficiency in adults with its classic signs of purplish or red swollen lower legs, but why don’t kids get this? Read more…

A mixed brain tumor can be thought of as a blended brain tumor. This common term in neurology refers to a type of malignant mass that is composed of more than one type of cell. Read more...

Did your child hit their head during play yesterday, felt fine all day but in the middle of the night vomited? Are you still wondering if an ER visit is necessary? Take your child to Read more...

Not only do many doctors recommend Ensure, but so do many nurses, even though this drink is liquid candy with synthetic vitamins and minerals thrown in. Ads for Ensure include a little logo that states, Read more...

CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) seems to be far more common than previously thought, based on a new study showing a very high rate of this condition. Read more…

If you can see tiny brown specks or freckles in the iris portion of your eyes, these can increase the risk of two serious eye diseases. Read more…

If your eye floaters are getting to be bothersome and interfere with vision, there is now a laser treatment that can improve the situation. The name of this treatment is YAG vitreolysis. Read more...

We know that a very positive ape index is an advantage in the deadlift, boxing/MMA fighting, swimming and rock climbing. But in everyday lifting? Read more…

Here are 10 signs that a particular nursing home would be a great place for your elderly loved-ones to live at – signs that you can feel good about and reassured they’re getting top-notch care. Read more...

It’s a fast growing problem: elderly people “orphaned” by their families and the health care system, at high risk for abuse, depression and illness. By guest author Teri Dreher, RN, CCRN, an award-winning RN patient Read more...

You may already know that abnormal vaginal bleeding can signal a gynecological cancer, but there are three symptoms few women would ever connect to a possible gynecological cancer. Read more…

Here’s how to make sure a dermatologist is doing everything possible to check your skin and moles for signs of melanoma. Read more…