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Compression Garments: Not Your Granddaddy’s Socks Anymore

I see ads for fashionable compression socks all over the internet, aimed at healthy people, like me, to use “every day.” I thought they were just warranted if you have circulatory problems. Should I snag a pair?

You could, although how much benefit you’d get if you’re generally hea...

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