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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.

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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.

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Nurses spend a lot of time on their feet each day, dealing with long shifts and the hustle and bustle of hospital settings. All that time can lead to a lot of physical stress, soreness, cramps and ...