The human body has more than 60,000 miles worth of veins and arteries, and the two kinds of blood vessels differ in purpose; veins carry blood back to the heart, and arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to be distributed. This is the process by which tissues and organs receive oxygen, nutrients, and…

Are there bluish-purple or red lines popping out on your legs? Those could be varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that lie just underneath the skin’s surface. They aren’t just a cosmetic issue. If they aren’t treated, they can also cause health problems. “By the age of 50, nearly 40% of woman and…

Over the course of an average lifetime, the human heart beats an astounding 3 billion times, pumping blood through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries totaling a stunning 60,000 miles.  We may take these phenomenal inner mechanisms for granted, but we do so at our own risk.  The all-important circulatory system ensures that oxygen-rich…