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Tired Legs Or Varicose Veins? These Compression Socks Could Be The Solution

On social media, people are touting the benefits of lying with your legs up the wall every day, while elsewhere attention is being drawn to visible veins like varicose veins or spider veins. Whether you're worried about vein swelling, appearance, or even leg fatigue during travel or exercising, though, compression socks could help.

Tired Legs Or Varicose Veins? These Compression Socks Could Be The Solution

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On social media, people are touting the benefits of lying with your legs up the wall every day, while elsewhere attention is being drawn to visible veins like varicose veins or spider veins.

Whether you're worried about vein swelling, appearance, or even leg fatigue during travel or exercising, though, compression socks could help.

Certain people are more at risk of developing varicose veins, such as women, older people, and those who stand for long periods of time.

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On social media, people are touting the benefits of lying with your legs up the wall every day, while elsewhere attention is being drawn to visible veins like varicose veins or spider veins. Whether you're worried about vein swelling, appearance, or even leg fatigue during travel or exercising, though, compression socks could help. Certain people are more at risk of developing varicose veins, such as women, older people, and those who stand for long periods of time.

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  • "People also often think about compression socks when travelling long distances, particularly on flights, because sitting still for an extended period can affect circulation," Ashrafi explains.
  • Compression socks could also help support vein health for some people, Ashrafi adds.

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