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

We felt like these socks were just a little too scratchy, which made us ready to take them off at the end of the day. Medical-grade compression socks have a gradient compression, which starts ...

These don’t have the intense pressure often associated with medical-grade compression socks (a bonus), and I especially loved ...

There's a considerable range from nonmedical grade socks, which provide mild (8–15 mmHg) or moderate (15–20 mmHg) compression, to medical grade compression socks of 20–30 mmHg and 30–40 mmHg.

Compression socks can make a huge difference for anyone who has tired legs and feet. Runners, nurses and anyone who stands or sits for long periods of time can benefit from the circulation boost ...

If you don’t currently own any compression socks, you might be surprised at their benefits. Although they do offer ...

The bulging, dark veins that spiral down your legs often spark discomfort and self-consciousness. Despite being a common issue — affecting about 30% of U.S. adults during their ...