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

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 ...

If you're taking a long flight, don't forget to pack some compression socks. Andrew Merry via Getty Images These days, there are countless air travel products on the market, from space-maximizing ...

The correct socks have the power to alter your life. Socks have several benefits, including keeping your feet warm, dry, pleasant and guarding against problems or injuries. But there are particular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you suffer from foot pain and tingling related to neuropathy (a nerve condition that is often described as numbness, tingling, ...

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.

While they might not be considered the most stylish wardrobe essential, compression socks have lasting benefits whether you're wearing them for long walks or runs, standing at work all day or ...

Compression stockings reduce venous stasis in the legs by applying graduated levels of compression to the ankle and calf. One randomized clinical trial [1] evaluated the preventive effect of graded ...

Wearing compression stockings may be a simple low-tech way to improve obstructive sleep apnea in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, according to French researchers. Wearing compression ...

Graduated compression stockings were used incorrectly in 29 percent of the patients and sized incorrectly in 26 percent of the patients according to new research. These stockings play an important ...

The rising popularity of compression stockings for events and live shows is expected to propel the industry's growth. The global compression stockings market is witnessing notable growth, propelled by ...

A new study offers reassurance that many surgery patients can safely be freed from one discomfort of recovery -- wearing compression stockings to prevent blood clots. The garments, which help keep ...