Cold Exposure

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    Cold exposure is the practice of voluntarily exposing the body to temperatures that are colder than comfortable, triggers an adaptive stress response. This response is currently a topic of research for benefits on the mind and body.

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    Benefits have been observed at 6°C degrees below comfort level, which is typically 16°C (60.8 ºF).

    Greater metabolic losses are observed with greater intensities of cold exposure.

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