Prevention

Healthy for Good and Whole Body Fitness

This year, AHVI is a major sponsor of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Healthy for Good movement. Healthy for Good is a new, exciting movement dedicated to whole-body health and wellness. Their approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well. The campaign’s goal is to encourage individuals to make lasting lifestyle changes. Read More

April 13, 2016

Fact or fiction: sitting with your legs crossed is harmful to the health of your heart and veins. While many believe this statement to be true, Medical Daily recently busted this myth, stating that your posture and extended sitting are actually the culprits not crossing your legs. Studies show that, in addition to stretching regularly Read More

April 6, 2016

Spider veins. The Circulation recently discussed how these painful venous insufficiencies differ from varicose veins. While both are commonly found in the lower extremities, varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins, and spider veins are smaller, web-like vessels visible beneath the skin’s surface. While much smaller than varicose veins, spider veins can still be unsightly and Read More

March 2, 2016

Did you know that one out of three adult Americans have high blood pressure? Here are the facts: our veins can become damaged over time, and conditions such as obesity, inactivity and high blood pressure all have a direct impact on the overall health of our veins. The amount of pressure needed to push blood Read More