Q: I've been having pain in my legs while walking, but I've been told it isn't an orthopedic issue, but a blood flow issue. How is that possible? A: Peripheral arterial disease is a common ...

Feb. 14 (UPI) --Cocoa may help improve walking and lower-leg blood flow in adults with peripheral artery disease, a study published Friday in the journal Circulation Research has found. The study of ...

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 ...

A leg bypass surgery may be necessary if fatty deposits have clogged a blood vessel, impeding blood flow through the leg. During this surgery, doctors will create a new pathway for blood to travel. If ...

Leg pain affects nearly everyone at some point, ranging from routine muscle soreness after exercise to the occasional cramp that resolves quickly. This commonplace nature makes it easy to dismiss leg ...

Poor circulation of blood is a bigger problem than it may seem. If blood doesn’t reach the organs, the body tissues begin to starve. Studies suggest early clues of poor circulation often appear in the ...

Semaglutide, a well-known drug for diabetes and weight loss, commonly referred to as Ozempic, has been found to help patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk longer distances. PAD is a ...

Poor blood circulation occurs when there is a drop in blood, oxygen, and nutrient delivery to the arteries often leading to bigger health issues. Watch out for these unusual signs in your body to stay ...

The femoral vein, a blood vessel located deep inside each of the thighs, is prone to blood clots. Known as femoral vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the femoral vein or its branches can have serious ...