You might have heard about compression socks from a friend, family member or even the TV, and thought “that sounds like a gimmicky product”. Instead, though, compression socks are some of the most ...

With the rise of athleisure fashion — off-duty comfort clothing that doubles as workout attire — a niche market has become trendy among busy millennials: compression stockings. The company VIM &VIGR ...

From long flights to pregnancy and diabetes, many circumstances and conditions can cause pain and swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. Enter compression socks and stockings — specially designed ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people ...

Medically reviewed by Valerie Cacho, MD Most healthcare providers advise against wearing compression socks at night unless recommended for medical conditions. Nighttime use of compression socks may be ...

Having had a front seat view to the struggles faced by patients suffering from poor circulation, two young medical doctors have partnered to make compression therapy more affordable and accessible to ...

Wearing compression stockings may be a simple low-tech way to improve obstructive sleep apnea in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, according to French researchers. Wearing compression ...

As a frequent flier, it never ceases to amaze me how flawless flight attendants look, especially the women in their tailored ...

Graduated compression stockings were used incorrectly in 29 percent of the patients and sized incorrectly in 26 percent of the patients according to new research. These stockings play an important ...

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