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 ...

Basketball players, runners, weight lifters, and everyday gym-goers are always looking for an extra edge, and they think compression gear might be just the thing. By squeezing yourself into these ...

Seasoned travelers understand the importance of having a good pair of compression socks in their arsenal. This simple travel accessory can help keep you comfortable and pain-free on a long-haul flight ...

HOUSTON – Compression socks gently squeeze your legs to increase the pressure in the tissues beneath your skin. According to the Cleveland Clinic, that helps reduce swelling, swelling prevention and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They ...

Do you swear by compression socks? In this video, we tested whether or not wearing compression socks on a long flight is really worth the cost. A reporter wore one compression sock and one ankle sock ...

It's impossible to run a double-blinded study of compression socks (and many other recovery techniques, like ice baths and massage)—you always know when you're "supposed" to benefit. One way to tease ...

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 ...

Tights may be "tight," as in slang for stylish and cool. But do compression tights really help you run faster or further? Some runners say yes, yet a study presented at the recent American College of ...