Following an acute injury — whether sports-related or the result of general clumsiness — cold therapy is usually the best course of action. The cold reduces swelling and helps dull the pain, speeding ...

Fitness is in. According to Bloomberg, there are now more than 90,000 fitness centers in the United States, and gym usage is stronger than it was before the pandemic; in January 2023, gym usage was ...

If you have sprained a wrist, pulled your back, or twisted an ankle before, you've likely heard of the age-old R.I.C.E. protocol— rest, ice, compression, and elevation. And while painkillers can help ...

When you have neck and shoulder pain, cold therapy can be a game changer. That said, it's often tough to find ice packs that fit this part of your body right — they're often either too small or they ...

Need relief from achy muscles? The most common treatment is either a heating pad or a cold pack. But, according to experts, you should be treating your sore muscles with both. Using hot and cold in ...

When you're in pain, you want quick relief. Knowing whether to reach for ice or heat can be important for feeling better sooner. Both can help if you use them at the right time and for the right ...

After childbirth, you can bank on your perineal area (the swath between the vagina and anus) becoming irritated, sore and swollen and, unfortunately, even the joy of holding your newborn won’t be able ...

If you're planning a picnic or taking perishables on a long trip, you might want to know in advance how long your ice packs will last; after all, perishables can only be safely stored in temperatures ...

If you’ve ever experienced the head-splitting pain of a migraine, you know you’d do almost anything to get rid of it—including putting on a migraine cap. Yes, yes, the idea of donning an ice cap, ...