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.

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

Zoom Wellness CopperZen enters consumer consideration as independent analysis examines 15-20 mmHg graduated compression, ...

When it comes to working out, compression socks are one of the most underrated pieces of clothing you can own. Not only do they feel like a hug for your legs, but they also improve your blood ...

Compression socks can improve circulation, reduce blood clots, and ease swelling. Compression socks can benefit people with varicose veins, diabetes, and venous ulcers. To choose the right compression ...

Everyone's got that one running friend who swears by wearing compression socks all the time. Like, all the time. And although research does support claims saying compression garments can help with ...

For many runners, whether or not they should wear compression socks is confusing enough but throw compression calf sleeves in the argument, and things will escalate very quickly. Why would anyone ...

After enduring years of misdiagnoses, I finally discovered that the persistent swelling, pain and disproportionate fat accumulation in my legs were due to lipedema—a chronic condition affecting ...

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 ...

Every morning, Britta Vander Linden dons compression stockings, a cumbersome process she calls “putting on my legs.” She relies on the garments to stand and walk without intense leg pain and swelling.

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