Recent swimming competitions have captivated viewers of the Paris Olympics, with the eagle-eyed spotting dark circles on many of the pro-athlete’s bodies diving into the pools. The marks are a ...

More than likely, these bruise-like marks are from cupping therapy. At the 2016 summer Olympics, the discolorations on swimmer Michael Phelps’ back while he cut through the water to glory got ...

Cupping therapy tends to cost around $30 to $80 per session and may be covered by insurance. Side effects of cupping therapy include pain, bruises, and bleeding. If you watched the Olympics or ...