Compression garments have been widely investigated for their potential to enhance exercise performance and accelerate recovery. These devices are designed to apply mechanical pressure to the limbs, ...

In a randomized clinical trial with 30 female participants, neither cold- nor hot-water immersion improved recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Vanessa Wellauer and colleagues at the ...

While thrombolytic therapy remains one of the most effective strategies for stroke recovery, it is effective only for a short ...

In a randomized clinical trial with 30 female participants, neither cold- nor hot-water immersion improved recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Vanessa Wellauer and colleagues at the ...

This post follows on from an overview of the physical and psychological pros and cons of exercising during recovery from anorexia. Like the first post, it’s co-authored by me, Emily, and paediatrician ...

After getting hot and sweaty during a workout, many now opt to take a cold plunge—typically between 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit (10–15 Celsius)—in hopes of speeding up muscle recovery and easing ...

Post-workout cold plunges may be having a moment, but a new study dunks on the practice. After a tough workout, muscle recovery was no better in women who immersed themselves in chilly water than in ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

Massage gun maker Therabody, once known as Theragun, has announced a partnership with Garmin to help power its AI-enhanced recovery plans. This feature is called Coach by Therabody, and the concept is ...

It’s safe to say that those of us wearing the best fitness trackers are getting more and more addicted to our data, especially daily readiness scores. I myself wake up every morning and immediately ...