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Metabolic Syndrome Could Raise Your Odds of Recurrent Blood Clots

People with what's known as the "metabolic syndrome" are vulnerable to recurring blood clots, new research shows. Metabolic syndrome is ... Read More

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5 Easy Leg Exercises To Ease DVT While Traveling

Now that we're coming out of COVID, it’s expected that more Americans will be traveling this year than in years past. As we prepare to ... Read More

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What Causes Leg Cramps During Pregnancy?

Leg cramps are a common discomfort during pregnancy. It's unclear exactly what causes these bothersome muscle spasms, though a number of ... Read More

DVT

7 Lifestyle Changes That Can Prevent DVT

Blood clots in the veins, particularly those that break off and travel to the lungs, can be fatal and have become increasingly so. In fact, ... Read More

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The Top 3 Exercises For Thick Thighs

There are many different thigh exercises that are said to reduce fat, but reducing fat from the inner thigh muscle is a tough task. The ... Read More

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If You Sit Most Of The Day, Don’t Cross Your Legs. Here’s Why

According to JustStand.org, we spend anywhere from 7.7 to 15 hours sitting down every day. Furthermore, people who sat for hours with their ... Read More

Symptoms of a Leg Blood Clot

9 Signs You May Have A Leg Blood Clot

You may not hear much about blood clots, but they are a serious health condition that can even be fatal. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a ... Read More

Serena Williams’ Game-Winning Catsuit Is Not For Fashion, It’s For Her Life

As the world knows, Serena is more than a record-smashing, boundary-breaking tennis champion. Her achievements, on and off the court, make ... Read More

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STUDY: Tall People At Increased Risk For Deadly Blood Clots

Being tall may increase the risk of blood clots in the leg veins or lungs in both men and women, according to a new Swedish study that ... Read More

Prayers Up! Singer Tweet Hospitalized For Blood Clots

Friends, family and fans are praying for the singer, Tweet as she fights against blood clots. Pastor Jamal H. Bryant, who confirmed last ... Read More

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What Every Traveler Needs To Know About DVT

  Finding the best flight deals, the perfect hotel - there's more than enough things to worry about when getting ready to travel. ... Read More

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5 Simple Ways To Prevent A Blood Clot

Not to be brushed off or ignored, blood clots can be quite painful and block major blood vessels, which can cause a heart attack or stroke ... Read More

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