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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, ...

Frequent flyers know all too well the experience of stepping off planes with swollen ankles. This swelling occurs because we don’t use our muscles while flying, resulting in fluid pools in the foot ...

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Dear Doctors: My job requires a lot of travel, including long-haul flights. My mom says that I need to start wearing compression socks so I do not get a blood clot. I’m 27, not overweight and in good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For years, doctors have been warning us of the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting and standing for extended periods of time ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks ...

Sock it to me, doc. A dermatologist has revealed why everyone — not just older people — should be wearing compression socks. “Not enough people use compression socks, and when they do, they’re putting ...

In most cases, a doctor will recommend removing compression socks before going to bed. But they may advise wearing them overnight if you have venous ulcers or are recovering from venous surgery.