Admittedly, it was my fault, and was the result of an experiment: What would happen if I only wore one knee-high compression sock on the 15-hour flight from Newark to Cape Town? On my other foot, I ...

Lots of people wear compression gear when they run or workout at the gym, but are they actually doing anything beneficial for you? We spoke with an expert on body movement, Dr. Reed Ferber, director ...

I HAVE NEVER understood the obsession with compression in activewear. In the world of athletes, compressive gear is a regular topic. For the uninitiated, compression means your clothes squeeze you.

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 ...

Today, brands like Under Armour, Skims, Leo by Leonisa and Fabletics offer bodysuits, vests and padded tank tops for men looking to smooth out lumps and bumps. Sian Kennedy/Skims Love it or hate it, ...

From tights and long-sleeved base layers to T-shirts, calf guards and arm sleeves, compression kit is designed to help you run further and recover faster. But have you ever wondered what the science ...

If you've ever slipped on a snug pair of socks when your legs are achy, you're familiar with how compression socks (also known as compression stockings) can soothe discomfort. Not only can they tamp ...

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 ...

Featured on Fox News, CBS This Morning, The Doctors and the Today Show, and worn by several celebrities and athletes. As the first brand to merge clinical-grade compression with skincare science, ...

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. "Compression for lower extremities ...