In most cases, a doctor will recommend removing compression socks before going to bed. But they may advise wearing them overnight if you have venous ulcers or are recovering from venous surgery.

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 ...

Do you need to wear compression socks on flights? Doctors explain how compression stockings work, the potential benefits, and who should wear them. If you fly often, chances are you've heard about ...

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Whether you struggle with swelling, foot fatigue, or plantar fasciitis, these doctor-recommended compression socks can help. Loren Brutsch is a writer and editor for Health.com. She has a master's in ...

Compression socks are a simple yet effective way to boost circulation, reduce swelling and fight fatigue, whether you’re recovering from a tough workout or managing poor circulation. The best ...

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 ...

This is probably TMI, but after a long day of sitting at my desk, I often realize that my feet are puffy. Not huge and swollen, by any means, but achy, sore, and a little too big to comfortably cram ...

If you’ve ever dealt with sore, crampy legs (maybe after a long flight or a tough workout), you might have considered wearing compression socks. After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for ...

Pregnancy can mean the swelling of, well, just about everything—feet and legs included. The thought of a tight-fitting sock may not spark joy, but the best pregnancy compression socks are easy to get ...