The holidays are here, and while the big-ticket gifts often steal the spotlight, it’s the little surprises tucked into stockings that spark genuine delight. Whether it’s that unexpected gadget that ...

As helpful as they are for soreness and fatigue, compression socks get a bad rap. They’re usually associated with the unattractive, stuffy garments you are prescribed medically or pick up at a ...

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Microgravity makes it tricky to do simple tasks like eating, using the toilet and showering, so it is no wonder that performing CPR on someone whose heart stops beating in space is an extremely ...

A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They wick away sweat and prevent blisters. But a specific kind can offer real health benefits: ...

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—also ...

Original Medicare does not cover compression socks or stockings as durable medical equipment (DME), except for specific conditions such as lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency in the legs. For ...

If you want to avoid swollen feet on your next long-haul flight, try a pair of compression socks. They might not be a fashion statement, but healthcare experts agree they provide real benefits, ...

Compression therapy means using compression socks, stockings, boots, or bandages to apply gentle pressure to the leg. Doctors have prescribed compression therapy for thousands of years, as far back as ...

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You’re not imagining it — your legs start to feel heavy, swollen and tired after sitting or standing for a while. If you don’t move around every 60 to 90 minutes, fluid starts to build up in your ...