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Having any kind of chronic health condition, even if it’s “just” varicose veins, can be a significant concern. When you fly, do your varicose veins put you at risk for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and other blood clots? Is it safe?

If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the treatment is straightforward: improve your nighttime breathing and oxygen levels with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. You can also help your OSA with lifestyle adjustments.

A heart attack occurs when your heart doesn’t get enough oxygen. While heart attacks seem dramatic on TV, they’re often so subtle that you don’t even know they’re happening — especially if you’re a woman. Here are subtle signs to watch for.

If your heart is failing, you should know sooner rather than later. The more you ignore signs of heart failure, the less likely you are to recover. Pay attention to the signals your heart sends. Here’s how your heart lets you know it’s in trouble.

Hypertension (aka high blood pressure) is a silent killer that can bring you down without warning. Does that mean you’re a ticking time bomb? Should you worry about hypertension, or does that raise your blood pressure ? Don’t worry: Get the facts.

You’re relieved to find out that your body doesn’t need your varicose veins, because you don’t want them, either. When you remove damaged veins, you improve your circulation. But you should also address the underlying problem that caused them.