Compression socks work by applying graduated compression to your legs, which improves blood flow and reduces swelling. As a longtime gear editor and devoted runner, I’ve used them on and off for years ...

Traumatic injury is the third leading cause of death in the state of Texas, surpassing strokes, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A massive ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...

A muscle strain happens when a muscle is overstretched or torn, often from poor conditioning, fatigue, or skipping a warmup. Common spots include the lower back, neck, shoulder, and hamstring. The ...

Stenosing tendovaginitis at the styloid process of the radius is a relatively frequent disease, but despite this fact it is not well known. There have been but few reports of this condition in the ...

Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly. Staying prepared with a fully-stocked first aid kit, supplemented with other potentially ...