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PAD and Diet Worst Foods to Avoid

PAD and Diet: Worst Foods to Avoid

Thursday, July 18, 2024

In the United States, over 8.5 million people over the age of 40 have peripheral artery disease (PAD), a vascular disease caused by plaque buildup within the arteries of the […]

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diabetes and pad

A Diabetes Guide to Protecting Your Legs: Be Aware of PAD

Friday, February 23, 2024

Did you know that having diabetes puts you at higher risk for another serious condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? American Diabetes Alert Day, observed on the fourth Tuesday in […]

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Stress and PAD

Can Stress Cause Plaque Buildup In Your Arteries?

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Whether you’re trying to meet a deadline at work, managing your finances, losing a loved one, losing your cell phone, or fighting with a family member, stress comes in all […]

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Patient talking to doctor about PAD and ED

How Does Atherosclerosis Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

When you think of erectile dysfunction (ED), you probably think of a temporary issue that is related to stress or aging. Even in the early 20th century, doctors thought ED […]

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what is vascular tissue

What is Vascular Tissue?

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

What is Vascular Tissue? Once oxygenated blood is returned to the heart by lungs, it is pumped throughout your body with the help of your vascular system, also called the […]

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the vascular system

The Function of The Vascular System

Thursday, July 16, 2020

The vascular system, also called the circulatory system, consists of vessels that carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients through the body. Vessels include arteries that carry oxygen and nutrient-rich […]

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Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Atherosclerosis is a common yet serious condition where plaque or fatty deposits made up largely of cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fatty substances build up in your arteries. It’s […]

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