Blood clot

Joyce Hollman

The condition you won’t find in a long-lived family tree

Do you get leg cramps when you walk even a short distance? Do your legs feel heavy, numb, or weak? Don’t write these symptoms off as arthritis or “getting older.” It could be the reason your family gets short-changed when it comes to longevity.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Why flossing could prevent stroke and atrial fibrillation

While we used to believe what happened in our mouths stayed in our mouths (like Las Vegas), the implications of poor oral health are far-reaching and alarming. Consider stroke and Afib…

Joyce Hollman

When leg cramps may be a serious warning sign

It’s human nature to dismiss aches and pains especially those more commonplace with age. But if you experience leg cramps that get better when you rest, or burning and aching feet, you may have a serious condition that leads to clots.

Joyce Hollman

The toxins linked to deep vein blood clots

Unless you live in a bubble, you’re exposed to air pollution. A 17-year study shows that’s a bigger problem than we ever thought, increasing the risk for deep vein blood clots exponentially…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Aspirin: A high-risk gamble or perfect prevention?

Innocuous little white tablets, perfect for a headache and a blood thinner anyone can grab at the drugstore. But it turns out an awful lot of us don’t realize the true scope of aspirin’s dangers or benefits and for whom which is which.

Joyce Hollman

How red light signals ‘stop’ to reduce blood clot risk

Blood clots to help control bleeding. But it’s not always the protective mechanism it should be, and the danger is rarely discovered before it’s too late. But for those at higher risk, a new therapy could work…