When my mother had both of her knees replaced at the same time a few years ago, the worst part of the recovery was her surgeon’s edict that she should be wearing compression socks 22 hours a day for ...

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Whether you struggle with swelling, foot fatigue, or plantar fasciitis, these doctor-recommended compression socks can help. Loren Brutsch is a writer and editor for Health.com. She has a master's in ...

Discover the best compression socks designed to enhance circulation and alleviate swelling, suitable for frequent flyers and everyday wear. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When ...

Frequent flyers know all too well the experience of stepping off planes with swollen ankles. This swelling occurs because we don’t use our muscles while flying, resulting in fluid pools in the foot ...

As helpful as they are for soreness and fatigue, compression socks get a bad rap. They’re usually associated with the unattractive, stuffy garments you are prescribed medically or pick up at a ...

Ask Mary Anne Roller about what she wears on a plane, and she starts with her legs. “I’m definitely a convert to using the knee-high compression socks,” says Roller, a retired secretary from Lake ...

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.

Finding the perfect pair of trainers is crucial for enhancing running performance, but it's equally important to protect and cushion one's feet, calves, and legs. Compression socks have long been ...

The importance of wearing the right running shoes is well-known, but finding footwear that offers support for the feet and legs is just as essential. Compression socks, long a favourite of travellers ...