When it comes to orthopedic surgery, two of patients’ most important questions are how long their recovery will be and how much pain they will experience. When addressing postoperative pain, ...

The practice sounds almost medieval in its simplicity: alternating between hot and cold temperatures to heal the body. Yet temperature contrast therapy, switching between heat exposure and cold ...

Cold therapy has been a popular health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype — although others disagree. Medical researchers from the University of Warwick ...

For centuries, professional athletes have been submerging in ice baths to reduce inflammation. Recently, that practice has expanded from athletes to just about anyone looking to improve their health ...

If jumping straight into an icy shower feels overwhelming, start with warm water and gradually decrease the temperature.

Professional-grade recovery technology goes portable, bringing cryo-compression benefits to athletes beyond elite sports medicine clinics. New cryo-compression technology actively accelerates the ...

Have you ever had a really tough day, and thought: “I’d love to sit in a vat of freezing cold water, that’d polish the afternoon off nicely?” No? Us neither. And yet... people are doing it. Those who ...

Caroline Thomason is a media dietitian in the greater Washington, D.C. area. She writes for top-tier media outlets, partners with brands as a nutrition expert and runs a nutrition private practice. In ...