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 ...

If you fly often, chances are you've heard about wearing compression socks on planes. The knee-high, ultra-constricting socks are often worn to support blood flow when sitting on long flights, which ...

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Like most people, I immediately cringed, thinking about buying compression socks. I mean, they’re ugly and for grandmas, long-distance runners and nurses who stand on their feet all day. But I wanted ...

They are one of the more recent additions to my carry-on bags and are invaluable, especially on long-haul flights.

Your health care provider might recommend wearing compression socks following surgery or to help with a health issue. Or, you might buy them yourself for comfort, to use when playing sports, or as a ...