Compression socks are usually worn during the day to promote blood flow and relieve symptoms like swelling and pain. But a ...

Compression socks can further impede blood flow. How long should you wear compression socks? "It's okay to wear compression stockings all day," says Vincent Noori, MD, a vascular surgeon at Mercy ...

According to the American Society of Hematology, compression socks should be worn by those who fly for long hours and are at a high risk of developing blood clots. That includes those who ...

Some women taking certain types of birth control pills have often been advised to wear compression ... whether or not they should be wearing something like compression socks.