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The Gut-Brain Axis: How the Brain Talks to the Gut
The gut-brain axis, also known as the gut-brain connection, refers to the two-way communications between your gut and your brain. Specifically, these communications flow between your central nervous system and your enteric nervous system.
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Most Common Reasons People Avoid Ice Baths (And Why You Shouldn’t)
Cold therapy remains one of the most debated recovery techniques today, and that’s due to several myths surrounding the effects…
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Ice Packs Vs. Ice Baths: The Differences To Your Health And Recovery
Cold therapy, whether through full-body immersion with an ice bath or localized application with an ice pack, has proven to…
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What Does Your Heart Rate Variability Say About Your Health?
Health-conscious people may track a wide variety of health indicators on a daily basis. You may track everything from your…
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Can Cold Water Immersion Help Reduce Chronic Inflammation?
Cold therapy is a well-established method for reducing inflammation after exercise and for managing the acute inflammation that can follow…
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Cold Habituation: How Winter Olympians Prepare for the Games
While many Winter Olympics athletes come from cold-weather countries — Norway, Germany, Canada, the U.S., and the Netherlands topped the medal…
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The Benefits of Exercising in Cold Weather
When the temperatures drop, you may feel disappointed that it’s time to trade your regular outdoor swims, runs, or bike…
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Cold Baths for Couples: Take the Swedish Tradition Home this Valentine’s Day
As we head into the season of romance, what better way to bond and spend quality time with your person…
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Hormesis: The Good Type of Stress
Stress is bad for your health, right? Not so fast! In the right doses, certain types of stress — like…
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How Cold Therapy Affects Testosterone and Sexual Wellness
Ice baths are a great way to rest and recharge after workouts, but they’re not just for athletes. A cold…
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How Ice Baths Can Benefit Men’s Health
The majority of coldwater therapy benefits are quite similar in both genders although men can boost their sperm counts and…
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Take a Mindful Approach To Your New Year’s Resolution Fitness Journey
Getting more exercise is consistently one of America’s most popular New Year’s resolutions. According to a YouGov survey conducted in 2020, 50%…