Specialty compression socks have taken off. Our travel columnist lays out why they work, which brands she loves, and when you should wear them.

Now, I wear them on long flights ... running around an emergency room or on runs. Moderate compression socks are suitable to ...

If you spend long hours at your desk ... If you don’t need to wear compression socks all day but want to use them to aid your workout recovery, Dr. Valjee recommends wearing them for several ...

Runners, nurses and anyone who stands or sits for long periods of time ... exercise or something else. For all-day wear, try the Pro Compression Marathoner compression socks, which are easy ...

We found that the Truform Compression Stockings were comfortable to wear all day long, even during long periods of sitting or standing. They helped relieve swelling, varicose veins, sore aching ...

"Compression socks" are ... wear them all day without any discomfort. The flight was about eight hours, and I definitely felt better at the end of it than I normally do after a long flight in ...