I’m a travel writer, and my rose was a recent trip: six glorious days sipping rosé and playing with free-range pigs at Spier Wine Farm in South Africa. The thorn? I had a swollen ankle when I arrived.

About to head out on your next adventure? Whether traveling by plane, train, car, or another mode of transportation, Todd Shaffer, M.D., recommends wearing compression socks for any trip lasting more ...

If you fly often, chances are you've heard about wearing compression socks on planes. The knee-high, ultra-constricting socks are often worn to support blood flow when sitting on long flights, which ...