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This Healthy Aging Month, remember that it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to deal with the changes we experience as we age. Doing so will help you feel your best and also prevent common age-related health problems. Venous disease affects more than 40 million people, including half of all Americans over 50, so visit our website to see how you can keep your legs healthy by treating your varicose veins. VeinCenterAtIowaHeart.com

Do you want to know if you’re a candidate for vein disorder treatment or at risk for developing it? Take our online survey to determine if you are at risk for developing or already have symptoms of venous disease. By answering the questions in the survey, we can make a reasonable prediction about your propensity for developing venous disease and determine if you’d benefit from scheduling a consultation. https://bit.ly/3oZMIGk

Happy Labor Day from the MercyOne Iowa Heart Vein Center! Our office will be closed today.

Grief comes in many forms and can happen at any moment. Whether it stems from losing a loved one, a job, future plans or a cherished object, grief may strike at any moment. On Grief Awareness Day, we want you to understand it’s OK to grieve, and there’s no timeline for how long it should last. If you need someone to talk to, contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

On our website, we provide patient resources, treatment options, testimonials and information on vein disorders to make it easier for you to have your questions answered or schedule a consultation. Visit our website to start your path to living with healthy legs. VeinCenterAtIowaHeart.com

Happy National Dog Day! Did you know there are health benefits to having a dog? Our four-legged friends help lower blood pressure levels, reduce stress, encourage us to move more through walking and playing, and make us happier. To reward your dog for their support in your overall health journey, take them for a nice long walk or to their favorite park!

Be sure to share photos of your favorite pup in the comments!

Visiting the MercyOne Iowa Heart Vein Center? The first step in vein treatment with us is either a screening or consultation. Visit our website to learn more. VeinCenterAtIowaHeart.com

• A screening takes just a few minutes and is a preliminary examination designed to assess your risk and/or find any obvious signs of venous disease.
• A consultation, on the other hand, is a more in-depth exam involving a full medical history, physical examination, ultrasound and more.

Are you enjoying produce grown in your garden? With these tasty recipes, you’re able to incorporate the fruits and vegetables you’ve grown into meals for you and your family. When you browse through the rows of produce in your garden, just know you can turn your harvest into a dish in minutes!

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The MercyOne Iowa Heart Vein Center offers several treatment options for patients with varicose veins, including endovenous vein therapy, ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy. After a thorough consultation with one of our vein experts, we'll be able to make a treatment recommendation. Learn more about treatment options on our website. https://bit.ly/3qncCFs

This National Wellness Month, try these air fryer recipes! Air fryers are an effective way to cook healthy meals without the need for oil, keeping the fat content down. What other air fryer recipes do you make often?

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Not only is physical health important, but so is your mental health. This National Wellness Month, we want you feeling your best from head to toe. To help with that, try taking a mental health day to recharge so you feel your best. Read our blog post to help you know when you should take a mental health day.

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Have you heard the saying that you should drink eight glasses of water per day? While that may not be true for everyone, it is a good rule of thumb to live by so you stay adequately hydrated, especially in the summer. Water is responsible for a variety of different roles in your body, including maintaining electrolyte balance and blood pressure, lubricating joints, regulating body temperature, and promoting cell health. Here are a few tips to keep you on top of your water intake this summer.

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If you suffer from varicose veins, you’re not alone. More than half of Americans over 50 have them. Although not usually associated with more severe health problems, varicose veins can be painful and unattractive and worsen over time. Visit our website to learn more about varicose vein symptoms and our treatment options. https://bit.ly/3A4Ngmh

A new week gives you the chance to start on the right foot. So why not do it with two healthy legs free from varicose veins? Schedule a consultation in minutes to get on the path to healthy legs. https://bit.ly/3p5nAgm

Happy first day of the Iowa State Fair! We love visiting the fair to eat tasty food, see great performances and get up close to livestock. As the summer heat continues this month, be sure to drink plenty of water, apply sunscreen, and take breaks in the shade or in air-conditioned buildings if you need to. Have fun!

Need tips on how to incorporate more healthy habits into your routine? Read our blog post for inspiration on exercising, stretching, meditating and more. You’ve got this!

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Caused by irregular blood flow, spider veins are smaller and more delicate than varicose veins. They tend to develop in clusters anywhere on the body and are thought to be induced by hormones. Women are more likely than men to get spider veins. Although they're most often a cosmetic issue, spider veins can sometimes cause discomfort or itching. Visit our website to learn more about spider veins and treatment options. https://bit.ly/4c3dtip

MercyOne Iowa Heart Vein Center offers treatment options for a variety of vein disorders, including varicose veins, spider veins and deep vein thrombosis. The facility’s affiliation with MercyOne Iowa Heart Center provides the Vein Center with top-notch facilities and the collective expertise of one of the nation’s largest cardiology practices. We’re proud to help those in our community who suffer from vein disorders.

It’s National Wellness Month! While you should have wellness at the top of your goals every month, now’s a great time to make a change toward healthier habits. Walking at least 10,000 steps per day, eating better, drinking more water, sleeping enough and spending time outside are ways you can boost your wellness each day. What other tips do you have?

Are you trying to incorporate effective ways to get more steps in during the day? Walking is one of the best, and easiest, activities for losing weight and staying fit. To reap the most benefits, aim for 10,000 steps a day. Put on your best pair of walking shoes and try these tips!

• Increase little by little. Try to grow your step count by a few hundred each day or week.
• Squeeze steps into the workday. Set an hourly reminder to get up and take a lap around the office.
• Park farther away.
• Take the stairs.
• Track your steps to keep you accountable.

Congratulations to those who rode part of or the full RAGBRAI route last week! That’s an amazing accomplishment for any amount of riding you did. What was your favorite part of the event?

Happy final day of RAGBRAI! We hope everyone had a great time and were safe this week while traveling across Iowa. Share some of your favorite photos from the event in the comments!

Enjoy your weekend! Remember to practice healthy leg care by walking and eating right. Just because it’s your break from the office doesn’t mean your legs deserve one from care. https://bit.ly/3CHvn8P

On our website, we provide a survey to help you determine if you’re a candidate for treatment. Like most diseases, venous disease follows a pattern of symptoms and warning signs. After you answer the questions, we can make a reasonable prediction about your propensity for developing venous disease and determine if you'd benefit from scheduling a consultation. VeinCenterAtIowaHeart.com/candidate-survey/

Have questions related to insurance coverage at the MercyOne Iowa Heart Vein Center? Visit our website to get in contact with us to make sure you’re covered. https://bit.ly/3ViFpc1

Happy Monday! While yesterday was National Ice Cream Day, it doesn’t hurt to end the start of your work week with a cone or bowl of your favorite ice cream. Enjoy!

Are naps a part of your weekend routine? Whether you’re sleep deprived or looking for a way to relax, naps can help you with both. Benefits of napping include relaxing, reducing fatigue, increasing alertness and improving mood. A few drawbacks include sleep inertia and nighttime sleep problems. If you plan to celebrate National Nap Day tomorrow, remember these tips:

• Keep naps short, between 10–20 minutes. The longer you nap, the more tired you may feel.
• Take naps in the early afternoon.
• Create a restful environment.

At the MercyOne Iowa Heart Vein Center, we help patients with 3 types of venous disease: varicose veins, spider veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Our DVT Center is Iowa’s premier deep vein thrombosis treatment and prevention center. To learn more about DVT symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, visit our website today. https://bit.ly/3TvoiCN

When’s the last time you enjoyed delicious snacks while outside breathing fresh air, bonding with friends and family, and taking in the sights and sounds around you? If you’re having a hard time remembering, that’s OK! Now’s a great time to create new memories, especially during National Picnic Month.

These recipes will give you a great starting point in what to pack that’s healthy and tasty. So, grab a blanket and cooler and head to your favorite park to spend some quality time with your loved ones this summer.

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What better way is there to enjoy summer nights than by firing up the grill, especially during National Grilling Month? Try these 5 tasty and sizzling recipes to make the end of your day that much better. Enjoy!

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