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 Health Benefits of Leg Elevation Pillows
You know that it feels good to put your feet up at the end of the day, but do you know why? Well, it’s not just in your head. The many...
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),...