Ames Walker Blog
Never Slowing Down: Compression Stockings, Brac...
Many young people envision their golden years as endless days of sitting around—but your retirement doesn’t have to look like that unless you want it to. In fact, staying active...
6 Benefits of Keeping Your Legs Elevated (and H...
1. Encourages Healthy Circulation From the moment you get out of bed, your veins work against gravity to move blood from your feet back up to your heart. Over a...
9 Occupations That Would Benefit from Doctor-Ap...
If you think your job might be negatively impacting your circulation, you might be right. Occupations that require you to sit or stand all day (or a combination of both)...
Compression Therapy for Varicose Veins: Benefit...
You’ve noticed dark, swollen, unsightly veins forming in your lower legs, and you suspect that you might have varicose veins. You’ve heard that compression stockings can prevent their appearance or...
Tips for Diabetic Foot Care: Cleaning Your Feet...
Diabetes is a serious condition that occurs when your blood glucose (a.k.a. blood sugar) is too high. It affects nearly a tenth of Americans: As of 2015, 30.3 million people...
Beat the Heat: 6 Ways to Improve Circulation Du...
Summer is the season of picnics and pools—and also of swelling and poor circulation. This happens for several reasons: First of all, heat causes blood vessels to dilate (or widen),...