People most likely to suffer from spider veins, those tiny, wriggly veins close to the surface of your skin, are those with very fair skin. The veins go hand in hand with people who blush easily, flush hot often, and burn easily too. The veins can be seen in the thighs, cheeks, and sometimes the breasts/chest, too. If this sounds a lot like you, you may want to consider treating the spider veins with spider vein injections. [Read More]

If you need to go through some sort of diagnostic imaging to help your physician identify a disorder or illness, then there are a variety of tests that your doctor can order. MRIs and MRAs are both common, and while both of these types of imaging scans seem as though they might be the same thing, they are not. Keep reading to learn about some of the differences between an MRI and an MRA. [Read More]

If you have an elderly parent or grandparent who requires surgery, then a general surgeon may be the professional who completes the operation. This individual will need to understand your loved one's specific needs when planning the procedure. If you want to know more about this, then keep reading to understand some of the specific risks the professional will need to take into consideration. Comorbidities Comorbidity is a term used to describe the presence of two different chronic ailments or illnesses at once. [Read More]

Losing weight can be challenging, so it's no surprise people look for any tool that can help them take off the pounds. Case in point, there is a misconception that you can trim down simply by getting regular massages. Like most rumors, there is a modicum of truth to this myth. Massage can help you lose weight, but only in the following indirect ways. Enhances Recovery Exercise can be hard on the body, resulting in aches and pains that may make it challenging to continue. [Read More]