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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Vein Institute of NJ - Helpful Articles Search… Search Google ## Page: 1 [2](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise/page/2) … [6](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise/page/6) [![Young Woman Holding Parmesan Cheese, Tomato and Fresh Mint Salad](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1281216911.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/the-mediterranean-diet-a-heart-healthy-choice-for-your-vascular-system) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/the-mediterranean-diet-a-heart-healthy-choice-for-your-vascular-system) ## [The Mediterranean Diet: A Heart-Healthy Choice for Your Vascular System](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/the-mediterranean-diet-a-heart-healthy-choice-for-your-vascular-system) - by [Dr. Kunal Vani, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-kunal-vani) - [April 9th, 2025](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/the-mediterranean-diet-a-heart-healthy-choice-for-your-vascular-system) At The Cardiovascular Care Group, we are dedicated to promoting not only vascular health through advanced treatments and diagnostics but also through education on preventative care—especially when it comes to nutrition. One dietary approach that has consistently shown benefits for vascular and overall heart health is\[…\] [![A variety of healthy foods ](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Firefly%20healthy%20foods%2012567.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-there-a-special-diet-for-vascular-disease-prevention) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-there-a-special-diet-for-vascular-disease-prevention) ## [Is There a Special Diet for Vascular Disease Prevention?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-there-a-special-diet-for-vascular-disease-prevention) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [June 21st, 2024](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/is-there-a-special-diet-for-vascular-disease-prevention) Maintaining vascular health is crucial for overall well-being. At the Cardiovascular Care Group, we try to emphasize the importance of diet in preventing vascular diseases, which include conditions like atherosclerosis, carotid artery disease, and peripheral artery disease. [![vascular health](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-11-30%20at%205.33.46%20PM.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/my-vascular-health) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/my-vascular-health) ## [My Vascular Health](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/my-vascular-health) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [December 8th, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/my-vascular-health) The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to double from 53 million in 2019 to nearly 100 million by 2060. [![Cosmetic vein treatments for my legs](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1321321719.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/beyond-aesthetics-treating-veins-for-health-and-beauty) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/beyond-aesthetics-treating-veins-for-health-and-beauty) ## [Beyond Aesthetics: Treating Veins for Health and Beauty](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/beyond-aesthetics-treating-veins-for-health-and-beauty) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [November 17th, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/beyond-aesthetics-treating-veins-for-health-and-beauty) As patients you come to us seeking guidance and solutions for vein-related concerns. In this article, let’s go beyond the surface – quite literally – to uncover the profound connection between vein treatments, your health, and the radiant beauty you deserve. [![Keeping veins healthy during the work week](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1405791826.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/10-effective-ways-to-maintain-vein-health-during-the-work-week) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/10-effective-ways-to-maintain-vein-health-during-the-work-week) ## [10 Effective Ways to Maintain Vein Health During the Work Week](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/10-effective-ways-to-maintain-vein-health-during-the-work-week) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [July 31st, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/10-effective-ways-to-maintain-vein-health-during-the-work-week) As we hustle through our busy work weeks, we often neglect our vein health, despite the vital role veins play in transporting blood back to our heart. Prolonged sitting, poor posture, and other work-related habits can lead to various vein-related issues like varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. [![Women get more varicose and spider veins than men](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Women-and-Veins_iStock-1419385024.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-and-spider-veins-why-they-affect-women-more-than-men) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-and-spider-veins-why-they-affect-women-more-than-men) ## [Varicose and Spider Veins: Why they Affect Women More than Men](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-and-spider-veins-why-they-affect-women-more-than-men) - by [Dr. Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-cindy-sturt) - [March 30th, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/varicose-and-spider-veins-why-they-affect-women-more-than-men) According to the American College of Phlebology, about 55% of women will develop varicose and spider veins. 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