There are a few other causes of foot swelling: a) Obesity: obesity can cause swollen feet and ankles due to the excess weight going through the feet b) Prolonged Standing: standing or walking for long periods can lead to swollen feet and ankles c) Gender: edema is more common in women due to the hormone progesterone which causes fluid retention e.g. swollen ankles before menstruation
VARK is a system used to profile your learning preferences (or learning style). The name is an acronym made up of the different ways in which people prefer to learn.
An important feature of the VARK instrument (which Fleming likes to call a catalyst in contrast with an inventory) is the study strategies that accompany it.