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 ...

Ok, we’ll level with you — compression socks aren’t known to be super stylish. But they can be very important in aiding the reduction of swelling caused by a variety of lifestyle activities and health ...

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 ...

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Compression socks are designed to provide gradual pressure to your legs, which encourages blood flow and reduces swelling. They also help prevent blood clots and support tired or weak leg muscles. If ...

If you’re fed up with sore, tired and swollen legs, or you need relief from poor circulation, then compression socks are exactly what you need. Whether you spend your days on your feet, seated at a ...

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 ...

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 ...