If you follow a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise but still regularly feel bloated and uncomfortable, you could be suffering from water retention. We speak to Healthspan Medical Director Dr ...

Swollen ankles, or edema, stem from various causes including heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency, blood clots, pregnancy, and lymphedema. Other factors like kidney disease, liver disease, ...

Exercise caution when it comes to your health and report any problems promptly, in case you are taking these medicines and ...

It can lead to temporary weight gain, discomfort and bloating. While it is often harmless, persistent water retention can be an indicator of underlying health issues. In this column, we will explore ...

Swelling, or edema, is more than just a nuisance—it can feel like carrying extra baggage in your legs, ankles, or abdomen. ...

Your ankles might seem like an unlikely place for your body to send important health messages, but swelling in your feet and ankles can be one of the earliest warning signs of serious medical ...

What do your varicose veins and swollen ankles have in common? Both have to do with damaged veins, often caused by increased pressure within the damaged veins. Sometimes swelling is just that—you’ve ...

I was recently reminded how important body balance is, specifically fluid levels inside the body. I know I drink plenty of water each day, but if I am holding excess fluids, I am out of balance in ...

Sometimes in our bodies, fluid leaks from the blood into the body tissues. Our body is made up of a system of tubes known as the lymphatic system whose work is to drain this fluid from the body ...