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 ...

Compression stocks are stockings that deliver compression to your feet and lower legs, treating and preventing inflammation, fluid retention, and electrolyte imbalance, among other ailments. They're a ...

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HOUSTON – Compression socks gently squeeze your legs to increase the pressure in the tissues beneath your skin. According to the Cleveland Clinic, that helps reduce swelling, swelling prevention and ...

When you think about compression socks, you might envision rows of people on a long-haul flight who are trying to improve their circulation. But you can actually wear compression socks every day — and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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 ...