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fromGothamist
1 week ago

Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge: Doctors explain the thrill, and the chill

I don't look at it as too far different from any other kind of extreme challenge where conventional wisdom will tell you that this doesn't make a whole lot of sense," Siddiqi said. "The process of actually achieving it I think can have significant physical and mental impact and can reshape your view of yourself or your view of your capabilities or your understanding of your body and its limitations," he added.
Medicine
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How brown fat' could be your key to losing weight this winter

Brown fat converts calories into heat and may aid weight loss when exposed to cold, but adults have far less brown fat, limiting its effectiveness.
Wellness
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Here's Why You Should (or Shouldn't) Dunk Yourself In a Full Body Ice Bath

Cold plunging—immersion in 4–15°C water for 2–6 minutes—can boost mood, clarity, and reduce muscle soreness, but has risks and requires consistency.
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