We’ve all heard from at least one person on the internet about how much better standing desks are for your health and how ...

Standing desks do nothing to improve heart health ... and may even increase the chance of developing circulation problems like varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis. Two hours of standing work ...

People in offices are swapping their chairs for standing desks. Workers in industries ... risk of certain circulatory issues, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.

Sitting or standing for long periods can cause blood to pool in the leg veins, increasing the pressure within the veins. In persons who are prone to varicose veins, the veins can stretch as a result ...

This may be especially true for those with varicose veins. Varicose veins are a common condition that ... and avoiding ...

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...

You want to get rid of varicose veins for cosmetic reasons and you don't have other health problems that would make surgery more risky. Your legs ache, swell, or feel heavy, especially after prolonged ...