Varicose veins. If you don't already have them, there's a one in four chance that you'll get them. At last count, nearly one-quarter of Americans have varicose veins— that's over 40 million people. Women are 50% more likely to suffer from this incurable condition. And if you have a family member who has or had varicose veins, you are 90% more likely to develop them yourself. Seeing these bulging twisted veins pop up under your skin can be unsettling. They definitely put a blight on a smooth, even skin tone, but when you see one pop up, it's also natural to ask, "Are varicose veins dangerous?"

Varicose veins are usually just a cosmetic issue but they can also cause complications. Read on to learn ten tips on how to prevent varicose veins.