The 5 second leg test is a simple self-check that looks for swelling in the legs or ankles as a possible early warning sign of heart failure.

Leg and ankle swelling is one of the most common discomforts experienced during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. While swelling, also called edema, is usually a normal ...

We often think of our legs simply as the tools that get us from point A to point B. However, in the world of medicine, the ...