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 ...

In my mind, blood flow restriction training summons up images of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ilk cranking out curls in pursuit of a monstrous pump. But blood flow restriction, or BFR, is good for ...

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 ...

That familiar heaviness in your legs after a long day isn’t just tiredness – it might be telling you something important about your circulation. While many people rush to expensive treatments or worry ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low -- 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...

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 ...

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting ...

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that flavanols, which are found in cocoa, tea, and berries, may help counteract the effects of prolonged sitting.

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 ...