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Spider veins are tiny blood vessels which have become dilated so that they run close to the skin's surface. They look like fine purple or red wiggly lines.

Many who develop this type of veins find them embarrassing or unsightly - and really wish they could do something about them.

They are normally found on the legs but can also appear on the breasts, arms and even the face. They are more likely in women than in men.

We share more information and what you can do to help with the appearance of spider veins...

Varicose veins are those swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple, and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance.

There are other symptoms too.

Find out what you can do to help prevent and to get relief from any pain and discomfort...

These superficial leg veins can occur when tiny veins congregate below the surface of the skin leading to discolorations which can be red, blue or purple.

Spider veins get their name from the shape of the veins and while some spider veins can be quite small, others are more noticeable.  You may not like them or their appearance but the good news is that they are harmless. 

Heavy legs can occur by the end of the day but how can you help to relieve this and other symptoms?

We share some tips...

Experts (including from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health in the USA) have created a special diet known as the Mind Diet which could help to prevent or delay thinking and memory problems.

In their research, those experts looked at data for over fourteen thousand people with an average age of sixty four over a period of ten years - and found that a healthy diet was crucial for good mental health.

Whether you suffer from spider veins, varicose veins or both, these are surprisingly common.

We share the signs and symptoms of both types of veins together with solutions...

Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. 

Spider veins are smaller, red, purple, and blue vessels that also twist and turn. 

Both types can appear on the legs.  But what can you do about them?

The difference between spider veins and varicose veins begins with their size because spider veins are usually just a fraction of an inch (3 millimeters) while varicose veins are more than 3 mm in size.

But there is more...

While smokers are usually well aware that cigarette smoking puts their health at risk, they might not realize that their skin can be seriously affected too.