Using ice or a cold compress to treat pain and swelling is a long-held practice. Many find it effective for quick pain relief, but it may not have long-term use and overall health benefits. The ...

Also, my regular socks would slip in the shoe, these stay put!” This pair of Coolmax compression socks is a good choice for anyone with an active lifestyle, but they’re specifically designed ...

Compression socks, a particular type of hosiery, can assist in relieving symptoms associated with varicose veins. They function by exerting pressure on the legs to enhance blood circulation and ...

As helpful as they are for soreness and fatigue, compression socks get a bad wrap. They’re usually associated with the unattractive, stuffy garments you are prescribed medically or pick up at a ...

Editor's note: This story was updated to add new information. A heavily used street in Ames will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, Oct. 7. All lanes along 24th Street will eventually be ...

Caesium is an image compression software that helps you store, send and share digital pictures, supporting JPG, PNG, WebP and TIFF formats. You can quickly reduce the file size (and resolution, if you ...

KFC is bringing its 11 secret herbs and spices back to Ames after an absence of more than five years. Kentucky Fried Chicken’s new restaurant will be located at 2615 Grand Ave., which was recently a ...