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They are one of the more recent additions to my carry-on bags and are invaluable, especially on long-haul flights.

Seasoned travelers understand the importance of having a good pair of compression socks in their arsenal. This simple travel accessory can help keep you comfortable and pain-free on a long-haul flight ...

You might have heard about compression socks from a friend, family member or even the TV, and thought “that sounds like a gimmicky product”. Instead, though, compression socks are some of the most ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people ...

Compression socks can help to prevent the backup of blood flow that can cause varicose veins in the legs. On today Health Minute, vascular surgeon Dr. Claire Griffin talks about what doctors recommend ...

If you've ever slipped on a snug pair of socks when your legs are achy, you're familiar with how compression socks (also known as compression stockings) can soothe discomfort. Not only can they tamp ...

Basketball players, runners, weight lifters, and everyday gym-goers are always looking for an extra edge, and they think compression gear might be just the thing. By squeezing yourself into these ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

Many people know compression socks as those thick white tubes patients must wear after surgery to prevent blood clots when they are stuck in bed. But a different type of compression sock, called ...

AVENTURA, Fla. – Alina Primelles, an ultrasound technician at Soffer Health, is on her feet all day long. She's also an active mother and yoga instructor, but she started to feel the effects of her ...