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 ...

Aside from daily strolls around the block and walking up and down the stairs, it’s no secret that our step-intake and overall movement have dramatically decreased as we all take the pledge to stay ...

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PHILADELPHIA — (August 17, 2004) One of every three to four people with deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot) in the leg develops complications. These complications range from swelling, skin ...

People wearing compression stockings on long-haul flights may have one tenth the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) compared to those who do not wear compression stockings. So concludes a ...

Your health care provider might recommend wearing compression socks following surgery or to help with a health issue. Or, you might buy them yourself for comfort, to use when playing sports, or as a ...

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 ...

People wearing compression stockings on long-haul flights may have one tenth the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) compared to those who do not wear compression stockings. People wearing ...