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  I was talking to someone about hugs the other day and we both agreed that there is nothing in the world better than a good hug. The simple action of a hug can change a person's day for the better. A recent study on hugging says that more frequent partner hugs helps to lower blood pressure a...

ThermApparel exists to get people up and out for a healthier life. We want everyone to have the ability to enjoy friends, families, and fun outdoors. Doctors always tell us how beneficial exercise is and how an active lifestyle pays dividends; it is like compound interest to your health account....

Great info from NOAA If you plan on being out and about in summer, chances are you’ll be exposed to a lot of sun and higher temperatures.  How much heat can a person safely endure? It depends.  Between 1999-2010, more than 7,400 people died from heat-related causes, an average of about 618 pe...

Overview Heat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It's one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe. Causes of heat exhaustion include expos...

This came to us via Multiple Sclerosis News Today and we wanted to share it.  In partnership with @Point of Care, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is offering a comprehensive educational video series about multiple sclerosis (MS). The concise, 12-part series — titled “U...

Last month ThermApparel was selected as a finalist for an Addressing Unmet Needs in MS: An Innovation Challenge. The event was sponsored by Celgene and Lyfebulb, (an awesome company whose mission is to reduce the burden of many chronic diseases through the empowerment of patients) This month...

cool news “May” I have your attention please. Lol… pun aside May is a great month at ThermApparel. Spring is bouncing along in Upstate NY and for our friends in the south and west it has sprung. Please remember all the safety tips for the heat, take it slow and get out there and enjoy (safely...

LupusChick visited us! We had the pleasure of meeting Marisa Zeppieri, Founder/Editor in Chief of LupusChick and little did we know that we are right in each others backyards. She came to the office and we got to meet her and her wonderful husband. We outfitted her with a UnderCool Cooling Vest a...

cool news Change is in the air, winter has changed to spring and for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere it’s time for cooler temps and the change to winter.   Here at ThermApparel we like change, especially Phase Change (that is the ingredient in the cooling packs...lol) and we have lo...

How Long Does it Take to Recharge PCM Phase Change Material Cooling Packs? Recharging times will depend on the type of PCM (phase change material). Not all PCM's are created equal. ThermApparel uses a non-toxic bio-based PCM that out-preforms paraffin, salt hydrates, gel and ice in a number of...