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The basics of lymphedema and wearing compression sleeves. Here's what you need to know.

There's a common misconception that tight socks are the same as compression socks. This is not true! Tight socks do not give the same medical benefits as true compression stockings.

The Belisse Compressure Comfort Garment is much more than a mastectomy bra. It’s a medical compression garment that drains excess lymphatic fluid in the chest and breast area, that may result from breast cancer or other chest and truncal surgeries.

My Father recently had Total Knee Replacement (TKR) and I spent a few days visiting him in the hospital. I did some research about the use of compression stockings after TKR surgery, and found one study that compared the efficacy of below knee versus above knee (thigh high) stockings.

Quite simply, a glove provides compression by covering the fingers to the first joint or entirely. A gauntlet only goes on your hand as far as the knuckles, leaving fingers free of compression.

BrightLife often features medical compression products that trend toward the new and colorful. Today we are going back to basics. The Plus line from Mediven.

When you think of vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon and espresso, smells and tastes come to mind. Translating those senses into a color, especially a stocking color that works with your skin tone is not so easy.

The short answer is no, at least for high compression garments over 30mmHg, unless you have been instructed to do so by your doctor.

Anti-embolism stockings, often referred to as TED’s, are a type of compression garment used in medical settings to prevent blood clots in patients who are generally immobile.