Tag Archive: cold weather

An older senior couple playing in the cold weather with their legs covered up
December 31, 2025

Protecting Your Legs: Preventing Sores in Cold Weather

United Vein & Vascular Centers®

Cold weather can be hard on your skin, but for individuals with circulation issues, vein disease, or swelling, winter brings additional risks. Dry air, reduced blood flow, and heavier clothing can all contribute to skin breakdown, increasing the likelihood of sores, wounds, or ulcers forming on the legs. While leg sores may start small, they […]

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A woman is grasping her leg as if she is in pain while sitting on a bench outside
December 24, 2025

Why Your Legs Ache More During the Holidays

United Vein & Vascular Centers®

The holiday season is full of celebrations, travel, family gatherings, and colder weather, but it’s also a time when many people notice their legs aching more than usual. Whether you feel heaviness after long shopping trips, throbbing after standing in the kitchen, or swelling after flights, leg discomfort is extremely common during the holidays. While […]

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Woman sitting on a couch examining her lower leg, highlighting visible spider veins and winter leg discomfort.
December 12, 2025

Why Spider Veins Become More Noticeable in Winter

United Vein & Vascular Centers®

As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, many people start to notice their spider veins becoming more visible. If you’ve ever wondered why the thin, web-like veins on your legs or face seem to stand out more during the colder months, you’re not imagining it. Winter can make spider veins appear darker or more […]

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