Leg Health

Angina of the leg
Angina of the leg (claudication) is a symptom of a peripheral vascular disease termed arteriosclerosis obliterans.

Rest those restless legs
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is the biggest cause of sleeping problems – yet many people, doctors included, aren’t even aware the condition exists or that it can be treated.

Danger lurking in your veins
Staying put during those long-haul flights may be more than just uncomfortable it may have ill effects on your health, and could even kill you.

Barefoot in the city? Yes, by all means!
The latest debate: barefoot vs shoes.

Tired, heavy legs may indicate CVI
Standing exerts enormous strain on the veins, up to 10 times that of other postures. No wonder modern man - and women - suffer from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

Swelling of ankles and feet
This refers to swelling of the soft tissues of the feet and ankles - the bones are not enlarged.

Keep those travel legs moving
Avoiding deep vein thrombosis on long trips