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 ...

Cold compresses aren’t a first-line therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE), but they may provide relief from swelling-related discomfort for some people. HAE is a rare genetic disorder that causes ...

Doctors and physical therapists often recommend hot and cold therapy to soothe the aching or stiff joints of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to increase mobility. Together, these methods to temporarily ...

Pain can come from many sources, acute injuries, muscle tension, joint stiffness, or chronic conditions such as arthritis. When discomfort strikes, most people instinctively reach for an ice pack or a ...

Ice therapy involves cooling the painful area of your back. It's helpful for acute (new or temporary) back pain. While it's helpful in the short term, long-term use of ice therapy may delay healing ...

Regular sauna use among middle-aged Finnish men is associated with a 27% reduction in respiratory disease risk for those using saunas 2-3 times weekly, and 41% for those using them 4+ times per week ...