Health
Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
The coolest thing on social media these days may be celebrities and regular folks plunging into frigid water or taking ice baths.
Feb 10, 2023
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Neuroscience
MRI scans reveal changes in brains wiring after cold water shock
For the first time, a team of researchers has observed changes in how different parts of the brain interact with each other after a person's body is immersed in cold water. The findings explain why people often feel more ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Shin splints: An expert explains how to avoid them
So you're out for a leisurely jog and everything is going great—until you start to feel pain. That distinctive, shooting pain, up your shin. Even when you stop running, every time you put weight on your foot soreness shoots ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Four reasons swimming should be your next workout
When most of us think of exercising, images of long runs on the treadmill or picking up heavy weights often come to mind. But although these are both great ways of keeping fit, they aren't for everyone.
Jan 23, 2023
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Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains
Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It's thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Cold weather brings irritated skin—here's how to treat eczema and other skin conditions and when to see a doctor
In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin.
Jan 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fluid on the lungs: A little-known hazard linked to open water swimming
Fluid on the lungs (or pulmonary edema, as it's formally known) is a relatively little-known hazard associated with open water swimming, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a woman with the condition.
Jan 9, 2023
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Ditch the multivitamins and take a cold shower: New Year wellness resolutions for 2023
There is no better time than the start of the New Year to adopt some wellness resolutions. The first thing you can start doing today to boost your immunity and improve your wellness in 2023? Save money and ditch the multivitamins.
Jan 8, 2023
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Health
Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?
If your infant or child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably do not need to be treated for the fever unless they are uncomfortable.
Dec 30, 2022
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Never dive, always bring a friend and take it slow: Cold-water swimming expert shares tips and wisdom
New Year's Day is a busy time for Canadian lakeshores and riverbanks, as daredevils gather to take the plunge—the polar bear plunge.
Dec 27, 2022
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