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 ...

Compression socks are used to reduce leg swelling and pain during long flights and can lower the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). They may be useful for those with peripheral edema, varicose veins, ...

Odessan Frosty Gilliam is helping Odessa’s Empty Stocking Fund in a big way again this year. Gilliam, a longtime supporter of the Salvation Army and the Empty Stocking Fund, on Friday issued a ...

Abstract: Accurate, real-time pressure monitoring is critical for the effective management of chronic venous disease, necessitating advanced solutions in compression therapy. This study presents a ...

My home first aid kit. The savvy reader will be able to guess its vintage. My post a couple of weeks ago on what medicines to send with your college student struck a chord with some of you. The ...

A sweeping plan to remove two century-old dams on Northern California’s Eel River promises to revive native fish runs – but it also raises alarms for the wildlife that has come to rely on the ...

Denorris “John” Lee was inside his home last Wednesday when a massive live oak tree came crashing down. “It was like a giant shook the house,” Lee recounted. “I was actually on the phone, and I said, ...

A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They wick away sweat and prevent blisters. But a specific kind can offer real health benefits: ...

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—also ...