Ever wondered why compression socks are worn on planes? Here's why you might consider buying a pair, according to science.

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Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. You might associate compression socks with your grandparents or a hospital setting. But the stockings have become a trendy travel ...

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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 ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when blood clots form in veins deep inside your body. These clots can occur anywhere in the body. However, this condition often affects the lower ...