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 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

After enduring years of misdiagnoses, I finally discovered that the persistent swelling, pain and disproportionate fat accumulation in my legs were due to lipedema—a chronic condition affecting ...

Compression socks (or compression stockings) gently squeeze the legs, helping push blood from the legs to the heart. They can ...

Compression socks improve circulation & reduce swelling, but regular socks offer everyday comfort. Learn when to wear each type for optimal foot health. Socks are wardrobe essentials, but not all ...

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 ...

You have been planning every single detail of your next epic vacation and yet, you might be forgetting one detail: travel compression socks. You’ve got your carry-on luggage in one hand, checked ...

Compression socks are a deceptively simple accessory with a myriad of recovery benefits for runners, travellers, and people who spend all day on their feet. The right style of compression socks can ...