Women often get trapped in endless cardio cycles, spending hours on treadmills and ellipticals while their leg muscles gradually weaken with age, setting them up for mobility problems, bone loss, and ...

Many people feel pain or weakness in their legs and figure it’s just part of getting older. But it could be a sign of a vascular condition. Working with a doctor to find and treat these conditions ...

Leg cramps are a fairly common experience among us all. Also known as a “charley horse,” it is a sudden, involuntary, intense muscle spasm that is usually felt in the calf, foot or thigh. Leg cramps ...

In April 2019, vascular surgeons in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences UB organized the first-ever Women’s Vascular Summit, with attendees from around the country. The purpose was ...

Up to 40% of adults in the United States have chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which veins in the legs don't function properly, preventing blood flow back to the heart. Miguel F. Manzur, ...

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action pushes used blood upwards against gravity, helping it return to your heart ...

Team sport effectively counteracts diminished vascular function in women with high blood pressure, even several years after the onset of menopause. This, according to new research from the Copenhagen ...

Leg pain is a common issue for women over 40. It can stem from arthritis, varicose veins, or vitamin deficiencies. Hormonal changes also play a role. Key symptoms include swelling and pain that ...

Strength training can provide several health benefits and can be performed by people of any age or fitness level. It is also ...

Our legs not only carry our body weight; they are actually a measure of our overall health and longevity. For women, building leg strength helps with everything, from carrying groceries and climbing ...