Publication: NBC Select
UCLA Expert: Daniel V. Vigil: Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Department of Family Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine; Associate Head Team Physician, UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics; Division Chief – UCLA Primary Care Sports Medicine
Synopsis: Experts recommend using a cooling towel on specific parts of your body like around your neck to help decrease body temperature.
UCLA News: Vigil commented that the method by which cooling towels decrease body temperature is effective, physiologically speaking. He noted that specific areas on your body more favorably dissipate heat, notably the armpits, groin area and behind your neck. “These are places where you have big blood vessels that carry lots of hot blood,” said Vigil. “That’s the best place to put the cold towel.”
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