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Dr Susanna Søberg: Take the plunge with cold water therapy

Dr Susanna Søberg, PhD Dr Susanna Søberg, PhD, is the founder of Soeberg Institute and The Thermalist Cure. She is a leading international scientist and expert in cold and heat therapy to reduce stress and improve health, sleep and to optimise performance. She lives in Denmark. Follow her on X and Instagram. Visit soeberginstitute.com. The…

December 12, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Can an ice bath really help you get leaner and stronger and live longer?

In the quest for peak physical condition, enhanced mental health and cognitive function, and an endless supply of Instagram-friendly video content, ice baths have surged in popularity over the last couple of years, championed by everyone from world-champion athletes to wellness gurus to your least-favourite influencer. Despite its now near ubiquitous presence on social media,…

July 7, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Explainer

What is cryotherapy and can it help you live longer?

Imagine stepping into a futuristic chamber, where icy vapour swirls around you, instantly plunging the temperature to an almost unimaginable chill. For a few intense minutes, your body is enveloped in freezing air, triggering a cascade of physiological responses. Welcome to the world of cryotherapy - a cutting-edge thermal treatment rapidly gaining traction among elite…

July 2, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Dr Stacy Sims: Should women do ice baths after exercise?

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

April 25, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

HEALTH Explainer

Do you really need to take an ice bath?

In the quest for peak physical condition, enhanced mental health and cognitive function, and an endless supply of Instagram-friendly video content, ice baths have surged in popularity over the last couple of years, championed by everyone from world-champion athletes to wellness gurus to your least-favourite influencer. Despite its now near ubiquitous presence on social media,…

April 25, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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