If you want to avoid swollen feet on your next long-haul flight, try a pair of compression socks. They might not be a fashion statement, but healthcare experts agree they provide real benefits, ...

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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 ...

Buying compression socks aren’t just reserved for medical issues, because they come in a variety of different styles and strengths, and yes, some can only be prescribed by a doctor. But these days, ...

Nurses spend a lot of time on their feet each day, dealing with long shifts and the hustle and bustle of hospital settings. All that time can lead to a lot of physical stress, soreness, cramps and ...

Modern compression socks were invented by Conrad Jobst, a dashing German engineer who lived in Toledo, Ohio, and suffered from varicose veins. He also developed precision gun sights for the U.S.