Q: My husband is 72. What’s a normal blood pressure for someone his age? – Anita, Australia A: It’s typical to experience a gradual rise in blood pressure as you age, especially once you’ve been ...

I had an interesting conversation recently regarding leg pain. A friend confided that her husband has been complaining about leg pain in his calf muscles when he has to walk any distance. At first, ...

Every step taken, every stretch made, a hidden muscle in the legs is hard at work. It doesn’t just help with balance or movement; it supports one of the body’s most vital systems, circulation. Experts ...

Ever felt your legs tired, numb, or just plain heavy, after a long day? Well, it is not just tiredness, it actually signals ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Doctors at the Vein Center of Cincinnati say a new heat therapy may help zap away pain. A common problem for those living with diabetes or even high blood pressure is pain in the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have high blood pressure, and I hope that you can advise me. For 10 years, I have suffered with terrible leg ...

Atherosclerosis: The fatty buildup of plaque in the artery walls, that causes the arteries to harden and narrow until blood cannot pass properly. Enhancing leg circulation primarily hinges on engaging ...

Sudden calf pain is often the result of a mild pull, strain, or cramp. But there are cases where it can indicate a deeper health concern that might need immediate medical treatment. Share on Pinterest ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • In your article on peripheral vascular disease, you suggested taking leg blood pressure. I did, and the ...

Every year, millions of people develop dangerous blood clots in their legs without realizing the life-threatening risk growing within their bodies. These formations, medically known as deep vein ...