Leg pain could be a warning sign for heart trouble—Here’s what to watch for

Leg pain, often dismissed as muscle fatigue, could signal a serious heart issue like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Dr. Brett Carroll warns that blocked leg arteries are as dangerous as blocked heart arteries. PAD, affecting many over 50, causes aching legs during walking, relieved by rest. Risk factors mirror heart disease: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking. Read below!

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