Seasoned travelers understand the importance of having a good pair of compression socks in their arsenal. This simple travel accessory can help keep you comfortable and pain-free on a long-haul flight ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Compression socks are used to reduce leg swelling and pain during long flights and can lower the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).They may be ...

The University of Manchester's William Lee Innovation Centre (WLIC) has unveiled a new medical system which knits made to measure compression stockings. The system, known as Scan2Knit, will be used to ...

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 ...

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 ...