Designed in the Netherlands, made in Italy and tested with Swisslastic AG Devices, these Stox Energy Socks might look like an ordinary pair of foot warmers at first glance, but there’s more going on ...

"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 ...

Compression socks can improve circulation, reduce blood clots, and ease swelling. Compression socks can benefit people with varicose veins, diabetes, and venous ulcers. To choose the right compression ...

Compression socks increase circulation by applying pressure to the tissues surrounding the blood vessels in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. They are available over the counter or by prescription ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks ...

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 ...

Sitting or standing still for long periods of time can cause your blood to struggle against gravity. It wants to return up to the heart, but ends up pooling in the legs. "Compression stockings are one ...

Compression stockings, also known as compression socks, are specially made socks that fit tighter than normal so they gently squeeze your legs. Wearing them helps improve your blood flow and reduces ...

About to head out on your next adventure? Whether traveling by plane, train, car, or another mode of transportation, Todd Shaffer, M.D., recommends wearing compression socks for any trip lasting more ...