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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The Strategist happens to be full of runners, so this week, we hit the ground running (literally), testing tons of running gear and interviewing experts to give every kind of runner all the intel they ...

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 ...

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 ...

Varicose veins frequently occur, especially in individuals who spend substantial time either sitting or standing. Compression socks, a particular type of hosiery, can assist in relieving symptoms ...