After enduring years of misdiagnoses, I finally discovered that the persistent swelling, pain and disproportionate fat accumulation in my legs were due to lipedema—a chronic condition affecting ...

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marena Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of medical-grade compression garments, announces the latest addition to their growing portfolio ...

Cellulite is fat that collects beneath the skin and makes it look lumpy or dimpled. Unlike lipedema, cellulite is only a cosmetic condition, and it doesn’t cause pain. Lipedema vs. lymphedema Lipedema ...

The ankle: Let’s begin with respect for this humble but powerful joint. It lifts a ballet dancer into relevé, absorbs the shock of a runner’s foot striking pavement, and allows a gymnast to stick that ...

While lipedema and cellulite both affect the skin, their causes, symptoms, and treatment are entirely different. Our skin is one of our largest and most important organs, so it’s no surprise that many ...

Lipedema is a chronic and often misdiagnosed condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While researchers are still working to fully understand the underlying causes and risk factors, recent ...

Growing up, Allison Jacobs knew her body looked different. “I was always a thicker child, and it was confusing to my parents because I didn’t eat differently,” Jacobs, 41, of Tampa, Florida, tells ...

After losing 350 pounds, Jaqueline Adan often felt frustrated that her legs still looked so big. If she asked her doctors why, they told her to lose more weight. “I can’t be like ‘OK, body, now lose ...