NJVVC Blog
Latest News and Information from The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center
The Benefits of Compression Stockings
The thought of wearing compression stockings may conjure up the image of a grandma with rolled down, knee-high flesh-colored socks. However, compression stockings provide many benefits not only for the “young-at-heart” but for all ages. To truly appreciate the...
7 Myths about Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins are unsightly enlarged and gnarled veins that you often see on the legs and feet. The reality is that any vein in the body can be affected. They’re most common in the lower body because those veins deal with the most stress in our day to day lives....
Vitamins for Healthy Skin
What we eat affects our skin's appearance as much as the products we use regularly. Therefore, it's important to make sure that you eat healthy foods that contain the following vitamins for healthy skin. Vitamin D Most people think that you can only get vitamin D...
Everything You Need to Know About DVTs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is a serious condition that can be life threatening. It’s important to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and treatment to detect it quickly and seek help. Here is everything you need to know about DVTs: What is a DVT? Though you...
Venous Insufficiency and When to See a Vascular Specialist
If you've experienced leg pain that seems to be emanating from a vein but are unsure what it is, it may be venous insufficiency. Pain, swelling, itchiness, leathery skin, or loss of cosmesis are symptoms of venous insufficiency and a warning of when to see a vascular...
Three Essential Skincare Tips for Men
Men often face the same complicated skincare problems as women such as wrinkles, dryness, dark spots, and adult acne, but it gets spoken about a lot less. We do get many requests for skincare tips for men. Fortunately, solving these problems doesn't have to be...
Keeping Veins Healthy with These Diet Tips
You lowered your carb intake to cut belly fat. You upped your protein intake to build muscle. But cutting fat and building muscle aren’t the only things your diet can do for you. There are plenty of items you can add and subtract from your diet to improve...
