How to Prevent Varicose Veins

Most advice about preventing varicose veins starts with an overpromise: wear compression socks, exercise, and the veins supposedly won't appear. That isn't medically honest. Varicose veins develop when superficial venous valves fail and blood pools under pressure, and inherited structure, age, pregnancy, and prolonged sitting or standing can outweigh even excellent habits. Authoritative estimates suggest … Read more