They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

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 ...

Aside from daily strolls around the block and walking up and down the stairs, it’s no secret that our step-intake and overall movement have dramatically decreased as we all take the pledge to stay ...

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 ...

The 19th annual Steamtown Marathon will be held on Sunday. The Boston Marathon qualifier is highly regarded by running aficionados. In my view, it represents many of the things that make Northeast ...

I can’t wait to wear them on my next flight.

Sports compression stockings are so effective they might be considered performance enhancers for soccer players, new research finds. A scientist from James Cook University in Australia has found ...

The correct socks have the power to alter your life. Socks have several benefits, including keeping your feet warm, dry, pleasant and guarding against problems or injuries. But there are particular ...

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 ...

News flash: an arguably mundane component of our wardrobe may deserve a rethink. Our socks are rarely considered for their health benefits, but high-tech compression socks are changing this landscape.