They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

If you are going for a run, you likely put a good amount of thought into what sneakers you wear. But if you don’t put just as much thought into your socks, you could ruin your workout. “The biggest ...

I’m a travel writer, and my recent rose was a six glorious days sipping rosé and playing with free-range pigs at Spier Wine Farm in South Africa. The thorn? The swollen ankle I had when I arrived.

Donald Trump has confirmed that he wore compression socks to treat his cankles amid growing scrutiny over his health as America’s oldest president. In an explosive interview about his medical ...

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 ...

Dodgy plumbing at a prison in Rochdale meant inmates had to wash their socks and underwear in mop buckets, a report has revealed. HMP Buckley Hall is said to be 'tired' and in need of widespread ...

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Do you swear by compression socks? In this video, we tested whether or not wearing compression socks on a long flight is really worth the cost. A reporter wore one compression sock and one ankle sock ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re anything like me, you’ve had it with socks disappearing in the wash. Whether I’m washing my ...

04:05, Sun, Oct 12, 2025 Updated: 07:41, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Choosing the right running shoes is important, but so is looking after the feet and legs. Compression socks, once popular with travellers on ...