Q: My job requires a lot of travel, including long-haul flights. My mom says that I need to start wearing compression socks so I do not get a blood clot. I’m 27, not overweight and in good health.

If you're taking a long flight, don't forget to pack some compression socks. Andrew Merry via Getty Images These days, there are countless air travel products on the market, from space-maximizing ...

They are one of the more recent additions to my carry-on bags and are invaluable, especially on long-haul flights.

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People wearing compression stockings on long-haul flights may have one tenth the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) compared to those who do not wear compression stockings. People wearing ...

insights from industryDr Jim HamptonMedical Advisor,Isobar Compression An interview with Dr Jim Hampton, Medical Advisor at Isobar Compression, conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Cantab) What was ...

Compression socks improve circulation & reduce swelling, but regular socks offer everyday comfort. Learn when to wear each type for optimal foot health. Socks are wardrobe essentials, but not all ...

Stockholm, Sweden - A new randomized trial shows no benefit from the use of thigh-length graduated compression stockings (GCS) to prevent proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients immobilized by ...

Dear Doctors: My job requires a lot of travel, including long-haul flights. My mom says that I need to start wearing compression socks so I do not get a blood clot. I’m 27, not overweight and in good ...