For patients with chronic leg edema and recurrent cellulitis, risk for future cellulitis is reduced by 77% by wearing compression stockings or wraps, researchers report. The effect was so striking ...

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Which leg compression machine is best? Gravity is not always our friend. It constantly pulls at the blood flowing through our veins and is especially felt in our lower legs as we age, or as we battle ...

Whether you spend a lot of time on your feet for your job or you regularly engage in intense workouts, it’s likely that you’ve experienced sore, aching legs and swollen feet at some point or another.

Basketball players, runners, weight lifters, and everyday gym-goers are always looking for an extra edge, and they think compression gear might be just the thing. By squeezing yourself into these ...

Compression socks can help prevent leg swelling on flights and reduce the risk of blood clots. Doctors may recommend them if you have a history of clots or certain health conditions. Swollen legs and ...

Medically reviewed by Valerie Cacho, MD Most healthcare providers advise against wearing compression socks at night unless ...

Pregnancy can mean the swelling of, well, just about everything—feet and legs included. The thought of a tight-fitting sock may not spark joy, but the best pregnancy compression socks are easy to get ...