Becky Brown is a professional writer whose mission it is to empower readers. She tells stories that help people make smart, informed decisions about their health and lives. She’s covered everything ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. You’re not imagining it — your legs start to feel heavy, swollen and ...

Sitting or standing still for long periods of time can cause your blood to struggle against gravity. It wants to return up to the heart, but ends up pooling in the legs. "Compression stockings are one ...