Cold & Heat Exposure
Sauna, cold plunge and hormetic stress.
4 articles
Cold and heat exposure therapies, such as saunas and cold plunges, have gained attention for their potential health benefits. This article explores the evidence supporting these practices and their effects on sleep, recovery, and longevity.
An evidence-based look at Sauna and longevity: the Finnish evidence as part of our Cold & Heat Exposure guide in Sleep & Recovery. What the human research actually shows, the strongest mechanistic case, and what it means for healthspan.
An evidence-based look at Cold plunges: separating signal from hype as part of our Cold & Heat Exposure guide in Sleep & Recovery. What the human research actually shows, the strongest mechanistic case, and what it means for healthspan.
An evidence-based look at Hormetic stress: the biology of "a little bit of stress is good" as part of our Cold & Heat Exposure guide in Sleep & Recovery. What the human research actually shows, the strongest mechanistic case, and what it means for healthspan.