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Here's How Compression Socks Actually Work

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You might associate compression socks with your grandparents or a hospital setting. But the stockings have become a trendy travel and wellness accessory among social-media users—and doctors say they offer several health benefits. Compression socks are “basically long, elastic socks that are made to apply extra pressure around your legs,” and this reduces swelling and improves blood flow, explains Dr. Michael Shen, medical director of adult prima…

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(SeaPRwire) – You might associate compression stockings with your grandparents or a hospital setting. But these stockings have become a popular travel and wellness accessory – and doctors say they offer several health benefits. Dr. Michael Shen, director of the Adult Primary Care and Geriatrics Department at New York City Health and Hospitals/Woodhull, explains that compression stockings are “basically long, elastic stockings designed to apply e…

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