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We don't often think about our feet when it comes to heart health. Yet, these extremities can be the first to signal a serious problem. Pain, numbness, swelling... What if your heart is trying to alert you? Find out what your feet can reveal about your cardiovascular health and how to effectively address it.
Peripheral artery disease: an often underestimated danger
Think of your arteries as small highways. When they're clogged with plaque, it's like a traffic jam that slows down or completely blocks traffic. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) works exactly this way: the buildup of plaque clogs arteries, usually in the legs and feet, making every step painful.
