The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games showcased many examples of how athletes adopted cooling strategies to improve performance in hot weather, from ice vests to heat-absorbing headbands. According to a review of the research, neck cooling (using cooling collars, wet towels, or ice bags) is one of the most effective and practical strategies to keep cool during exercise.
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