About to head out on your next adventure? Whether traveling by plane, train, car, or another mode of transportation, Todd Shaffer, M.D., recommends wearing compression socks for any trip lasting more ...

They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

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 ...

News flash: an arguably mundane component of our wardrobe may deserve a rethink. Our socks are rarely considered for their health benefits, but high-tech compression socks are changing this landscape.

Compression socks can help prevent leg swelling on flights and reduce the risk of blood clots. Doctors may recommend them if you have a history of clots or certain health conditions. Swollen legs and ...

If you fly often, chances are you've heard about wearing compression socks on planes. The knee-high, ultra-constricting socks are often worn to support blood flow when sitting on long flights, which ...

A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They wick away sweat and prevent blisters. But a specific kind can offer real health benefits: ...

Compression socks increase circulation by applying pressure to the tissues surrounding the blood vessels in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. They are available over the counter or by prescription ...

If sitting is the new smoking, then flying in economy must be the equivalent of a pack a day. Remaining seated for extended periods, whether you’re working at a desk or road-tripping hundreds of miles ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks ...