Common leg issues
Leg issues - symptoms
Most common symptoms that women with leg issues suffer from are tired, heavy, swollen and achy legs... read more
Leg issues - lifestyle factors
The human body was originally designed for an active lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering. These days, we lead a much more sluggish existence, with lots of time spent sitting in traffic, staring at a computer screen, or standing in line. Its no wonder that our legs are beginning to suffer with pain, swelling, tiredness, heaviness or pains in the joints, water retention and cramps... read more
Leg vein disorders
Leg issues such as achy, swollen and heavy legs are often caused by too much time sitting or standing still and can be linked to certain lifestyle factors. But vein disorders can also trigger these leg complaints... read more
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time, with the body working overtime to prepare both mother and baby for the birth. Leg issues are experienced by 30% of women during the early phase of pregnancy... read more
Diabetes
Leg and foot problems can arise in people with diabetes due to changes in blood vessels and nerves in these areas... read more
Medicines
Some medicines, combined with an unhealthy lifestyle, can cause problems in the legs. For example, birth control pills and other hormones can... read more
Take the Leg Health Test
If you want to find out if you are at risk of developing leg health issues, or if you are worried about any aches and pains in your legs, then click here to take the leg health test.

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