"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 ...

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 ...

Doctors often recommend compression or support knee-highs, thigh-highs or tights to help improve blood circulation when sitting on long plane flights or standing for a long time. These special ...

They are one of the more recent additions to my carry-on bags and are invaluable, especially on long-haul flights.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

Basketball players, runners, weight lifters, and everyday gym-goers are always looking for an extra edge, and they think compression gear might be just the thing. By squeezing yourself into these ...

Many people know compression socks as those thick white tubes patients must wear after surgery to prevent blood clots when they are stuck in bed. But a different type of compression sock, called ...

Compression socks can help to prevent the backup of blood flow that can cause varicose veins in the legs. On today Health Minute, vascular surgeon Dr. Claire Griffin talks about what doctors recommend ...

__ORLANDO -- A fair number of golfers have been spotted wearing compression sleeves on their arms and, occasionally, compression socks on their feet. The theory behind wearing compression gear is to ...