“Menthol and camphor [a common ingredient in remedies applied to the skin] work by producing a cooling sensation that can reduce inflammation and ease discomfort,” Parnacott explains. Helfrich echoes ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazarus Naturals, a leader in the CBD category, announces its newest product, CBD Muscle Gel, offering the cooling properties of menthol along with high-potency, ...

Lenore Cangeloso is a board-certified acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner based in Oregon. She graduated with honors from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2016 and obtained her ...

In today’s world, physical activity and strain on the body are more common than ever. Whether it’s from intense workouts, long hours at the desk, or just the wear and tear of daily life, muscle ...

Whether you're stuck hunched over a desk all day or going hard in the gym, tight, sore muscles are a common struggle. For many, the quick fix is a muscle massage rub; a targeted way to release tension ...

At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps, also known as muscle spasms or charley horses, are the involuntary contraction of muscle ...

Arthritis and joint pain are common afflictions that affect millions worldwide, hindering daily activities and overall quality of life. Many people are constantly searching for natural remedies that ...

There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good, including strengthening and toning our muscles. But how exactly does exercise make this happen? As we run and lift and stretch, our muscles experience ...

In a recent article published in Gels, researchers from China developed multilayer porous plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel artificial muscles using carbon nanotube-doped 3D-printed silicone ...

Skeletal muscle cells cultured on the gel expressed genes characteristic of slow-twitch muscle fibers and aligned in a fibrous morphology. Takasaki, Japan — August 8, 2025 — A team of researchers from ...