It’s no secret: As we age, our bodies need a little help with certain things. Limbs and muscles that bounced back from intense exercise need a little more time. Circulation starts to be a concern.

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

The whole point of compression socks is that they're tight — they're made of a superstrong elastic fabric that puts pressure on your legs to encourage blood flow. But that also makes them pretty ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks ...