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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you take a long-haul flight or spend your whole shift standing, you may notice swollen ankles and ...

One big reason to wear compression socks on flights is to lower the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)—a condition where ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you spend a lot of time on your feet for your job or you regularly engage in intense workouts, it ...

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 ...

Compression socks have become a common sight in the running world. Worn by professional athletes and amateurs alike, they provide graduated compression across your ankles and legs to increase ...