The Many Ways Cold Helps the Body Heal
Most people associate ice packs with bumped knees, sprained ankles, and the occasional bag of frozen peas pressed against a black eye....
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Why Boo-Boos Heal Faster in Kids Than in Adults
Anyone who has watched a child get hurt and then bounce back within hours has probably wondered the same thing. How is...
Why Boo-Boos Hurt: The Science Behind Kids' Bumps, Bruises, and Scrapes
Children get boo-boos almost every day: a fall from a scooter, a bump into a table, a scrape on the playground. Even...
Why a Kiss Makes a Boo-Boo Feel Better
A child scrapes a knee, runs to a parent, and holds it out expectantly. The parent leans down, presses a kiss to...
How Cold Calms a Boo-Boo
When a child bumps a knee or bangs an elbow, one of the first things a caregiver reaches for is something cold....
Which Body Parts Hurt the Most When You Get a Boo-Boo?
Anyone who has watched a child trip and fall knows that not all boo-boos are created equal. A scrape on the elbow...