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What is the Chilipad and how does it differ from a heating and cooling mattress?
Struggling to get to sleep, and stay asleep, because you’re too hot? Not only does your body temperature need to drop to regulate the hormones that will help you sleep, but research has shown that heat at night keeps people awake and reduces deep and REM sleep. It’s a issue for many — 57% of Americans said they sometimes struggle…
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Best Heating Pads to Comfort Sore Muscles
“Heat therapy is optimal for muscle stiffness and improving blood flow, which we emphasize in our treatments,” says Bryan Wright, DPT, physical therapist and founder of Wright Physical Therapy. “In contrast, cold therapy might be better for recent injuries with swelling. Heating pads can contribute to recovery when used correctly, not just for temporary comfort, by improving circulation in specific…
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How to Cut Home Heating Costs This Winter
To play air leak detective, hold a lit stick of incense in front of windows and doors while inside. Horizontal smoke indicates less-than-airtight closures. Or dampen the back of your hand and run it around door frames to feel for cool outside air that’s making its way in. You can also use a handheld thermal leak detector. These same techniques…
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