What Causes Varicose Veins

One-way valves in the veins direct blood flow towards the heart. Blood can gather in the veins if the valves become weaker or broken. The veins enlarge as a result of this. When one of these valves fails, blood can pool in the vein, causing the vein to stretch and twist, resulting in a varicose vein. It’s not always clear what causes the valve to malfunction, and there’s no way to prevent it from happening.

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Double Chins

Double chin refers to the fat that accumulates behind the chin, also referred to as submental fat (the area underneath the chin). Submental fat can build up for a variety of reasons. Contradictory to common beliefs, double chins are not always caused by obesity and being overweight. Double chins are more likely to develop in people who have a family history of sagging skin or persistent fat. Aging is also one of the most common causes of double chins …

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