"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 ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Compression socks help improve blood flow and can be worn all day for ...

AVENTURA, Fla. – Alina Primelles, an ultrasound technician at Soffer Health, is on her feet all day long. She's also an active mother and yoga instructor, but she started to feel the effects of her ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Wearing compression stockings improve obstructive sleep apnea in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, say French researchers. "We found that in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, ...

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 ...

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. "Compression for lower extremities ...

Wearing compression stockings might help people suffering from a common sleep disorder, claim researchers. They found that sufferers who wore thigh-high stockings for a week cut their sleep problems ...

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 ...