Compression socks can make flights less miserable, so we found the best options

They are one of the more recent additions to my carry-on bags and are invaluable, especially on long-haul flights.

Best Compression Socks: New Consumer Analysis Examines CopperZen as Nurses, Office Workers, and Travelers Evaluate Graduated Compression Options

Zoom Wellness CopperZen enters consumer consideration as independent analysis examines 15-20 mmHg graduated compression, ...
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Let's Talk About Compression

The best ski socks are built to aid blood flow, warmth, and comfort. Wearing really tight socks in cold weather seems counterintuitive. I always believed that tight garments restricted blood flow, and ...
Los Angeles Times

Shapewear comes with health risks if worn for too long

From Spanx Power Panties shorts, to Reebok CrossFit compression tops, Lululemon running tights for men and modern-made corsets, there is a huge market for clothes that squish, squeeze and sculpt. For ...
Nursing Times

Stockings or bandages for leg-ulcer compression?

Background: Four-layer bandaging is the standard treatment for venous leg ulcers but is bulky and can restrict mobility. Two-layer compression stockings have recently been marketed but their clinical ...