Physical activity is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. It is vital for healthy aging and can reduce the burden of chronic diseases and prevent early death. Immediate Benefits: A single bout of moderate-to vigorous physical activity provides immediate benefits for your health. Sleep– Improves sleep quality Less Anxiety– Reduces feelings of anxiety Blood Pressure– Reduces blood pressure Long-term Benefits: Regular physical activity provides important health benefits for chronic disease prevention. Brain Health– Reduces risks of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) and reduces risk of depression Heart Health– Lowers risk of heart disease, stroke,...

Polar Products' Patent-Pending Polar Life Pod® 'Ideal' For Heat Stroke Survival Says Central Michigan University Study Innovative, portable product is as effective as the NATA recommended immersion tubs1 with fewer resources. NEWS PROVIDED BY Polar Products Inc.  Mar 09, 2022, 14:11 ET STOW, Ohio, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Polar Life Pod® (PLP), manufactured by Polar Products in Stow, Ohio, was compared to the National Athletic Trainers' Association's (NATA) recommended cooling immersion tub for heat illness in a recent research study conducted by Kevin Miller, PhD, AT, ATC, at Central Michigan University. This product offers a new, efficient and innovative way to treat someone suffering...

About 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sport in the U.S., resulting in more than 3.5 million injuries a year. However, those sports-related injuries only make up a third of the entire pains incurred by that group, and by far, the most common problems are muscle or joint sprains and strains. That is just in the younger demographic. Think about all the adults going for a quick pick-up basketball game on the weekend, hiking town trails in the morning, or the older generation that can have serious medical issues from a simple fall. Finding a way to...

It doesn’t matter if you’re in your prime about to take on the Boston Marathon or heading into your Golden Years with a mild sprain. Pain is pain, and a muscle injury can ruin your day, week, month, and even longer if left untreated. Muscle pain is incredibly common and can involve multiple groupings, ligaments, tendons, and fascia, making it challenging for injury recovery to take effect. That is why many people turn to heat and cold therapy products to help ease the pain and speed recovery. Heat Therapy  Chronic pain can come from a pulled muscle, joint, back issue,...