Exposure to cold or heat in short bursts can provide stress relieving benefits, research suggests - Business Insider Australia

Hormetic stressors, like an ice bath, can briefly spike biological stress, followed by ease and recovery, lead study researcher Elissa Epe said.

Exposure to extreme cold could help us cope better with stress. Getty Quick bursts of exposure to cold, heat, or intense physical activity could actually help your body cope with stress better, acc… [+1944 chars]

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