Q: My doctor prescribed compression stockings to prevent my legs from swelling during the day. How will that help, and are they all the same? A: Compression stockings aren't like regular stockings.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor prescribed compression stockings to prevent my legs from swelling during the day. How will that help, and are they all the same? ANSWER: Compression stockings aren’t like ...

My doctor prescribed compression stockings to prevent my legs from swelling during the day. How will that help, and are they all the same? A: Compression stockings aren’t like regular stockings.

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

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 ...

A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They wick away sweat and prevent blisters. But a specific kind can offer real health benefits: ...

Dr. Jackie Sutera is a Board-certified podiatrist and member of the Vionic Innovation Lab. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Fordham University in New York and earned her medical degree ...

You’re not imagining it — your legs start to feel heavy, swollen and tired after sitting or standing for a while. If you don’t move around every 60 to 90 minutes, fluid starts to build up in your ...