Specialist Vein Health
Read the latest articles from our health blog about vascular health prevention, treatments and procedures.
As our summer encroaches, many of us in New Zealand begin to swap our long trousers for shorts and skirts. But for those dealing with spider veins or varicose veins, summer can bring added...Read More
Spring is in the air, and as the weather warms up, we naturally spend more time outdoors enjoying nature, getting active, and shedding the heavy winter layers. While springtime activities are...Read More
We asked one of our vascular doctors why it is important to exercise for your health this winter. In winter, and with school holidays, it is easy to become less motivated to exercise or not...Read More
November marks Diabetes Action Month. This is a time when the world comes together to raise awareness on a chronic disease that affects millions. Diabetes currently affects more than 250,000...Read More
The conversation around menopause is getting louder, but there is still a lot of misinformation. So as October is menopause month and the 18th October is menopause day, we thought we’d discuss...Read More
Varicose veins are often dismissed as merely a cosmetic issue, but they may be indicative of underlying health problems and should always be checked with a vein specialist. In this article, we...Read More
Being pregnant can be a wonderful time, but for many women, it also involves dealing with some unpleasant side effects. Along with morning sickness, backaches, and bowel problems, you might also...Read More
Did you know that 170,000 people in New Zealand are living with heart disease? If you break that figure down, that's more than 1 in every 23 adults. What can you do to prevent yourself from...Read More
We sat down with one of our vascular surgeons, Mr. JK Wicks, to ask if there is a connection between high blood pressure (HBP), sometimes called hypertension, and vascular disease...Read More
What is this condition? Varicose eczema is a skin condition. It mainly occurs in older people. It is a condition that progresses slowly, initially the skin changes colour to become pale red, and...Read More