Stress relief: Exposure to cold or heat in bursts can help recovery - Insider

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

Quick bursts of exposure to cold, heat, or intense physical activity could actually help your body cope with stress better, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. H… [+1746 chars]

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