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

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 ...

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 ...

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If you're an athlete, a pregnant person or frequently deal with swelling or potential blood clots in your legs, you've probably heard of compression socks. These popular stockings are helpful for a ...

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From long flights to pregnancy and diabetes, many circumstances and conditions can cause pain and swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. Enter compression socks and stockings — specially designed ...

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.

If you’re fed up with sore, tired and swollen legs, or you need relief from poor circulation, then compression socks are exactly what you need. Whether you spend your days on your feet, seated at a ...

Modern compression socks were invented by Conrad Jobst, a dashing German engineer who lived in Toledo, Ohio, and suffered from varicose veins. He also developed precision gun sights for the U.S.