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

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 ...

Table 2 shows the results of pressure measurements. A pressure difference of more than 3.4 mm Hg was observed between lying and standing for thick, firm, and flat-knitted stockings, whereas other ...

The importance of measuring interface pressure and stiffness to characterize the elastic properties of materials has been stressed with regard to elastic stockings and elastic bandages. The objective ...