Excessive smoking can lead to smoker’s leg. In this circulatory disease, blood vessels narrow and restrict blood flow to the lower limbs. In people with smoker’s leg, blood flow reduction may cause ...

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 ...

Researchers report in a study of muscle pump action in the context of chronic lower-limb edema. They found that body posture and exercise habits affect the blood pumping action of muscles in the leg, ...

Chronic lower-limb edema (CLE) -- the permanent accumulation of fluid in the leg -- often occurs in elderly people. The condition leads to various physical and mental problems, including difficulty in ...

This article is a transcribed edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in March of 2024. For the original video go to ...

This article is a transcribed, edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in May of 2024. For the original video, go to https://youtu.be/15zzgYs_fow Brad: We're ...

Sitting or lying down with your legs up may have some health benefits, including supporting blood flow and reducing pressure, among others. Share on Pinterest Pavel L Photo and Video/Getty Images Many ...