Peripheral Arterial Disease and Mental Health “Where the Mind Goes, The Body Follows” Arnold Schwarzenegger The link between physical and mental health has long been appreciated by physicians. Ancient Greeks believed that our personalities were formed by the respective proportions of body fluids or “humors” in the body. People…
Can’t Walk? Let’s Talk
Can’t walk? Let’s talk. What is peripheral artery disease? Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that affects the arteries that bring blood to the legs. PAD can cause muscle pain that gets worse with activity and better with rest. Some describe this as an aching or cramping. This is called “claudication.” Normally, blood flows…
Exercise and Vascular Health
Exercise and Vascular Disease Exercise can have amazing effects on one’s overall health and wellbeing. The benefits of a structured fitness regimen include: Weight Loss Improved Mood Increased good cholesterol and decreased bad cholesterol Decreased blood pressure Many More…. Exercise is also one of the best treatments for patients with a type of…