Heat & cold therapy Archives - Peter Attia

Cold therapy: the facts, the myths, and the how-to

Peter Attia — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Forms of cold therapy have been used for generations for a number of alleged health benefits, but which are supported by evidence?

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Saunas: the facts, the myths, and the how-to

Peter Attia — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Sauna use appears to be genuinely beneficial, but not all claims stand up to scrutiny

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#254 – AMA #47: Cold therapy: pros, cons, and its impact on longevity

Peter Attia — Mon, 15 May 2023 08:45:10 +0000

“If we're talking about [activating brown adipose tissue] as a solution for overweight or obesity in adults, it's not a needle mover.” —Peter Attia

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#252 ‒ Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

Peter Attia — Mon, 01 May 2023 08:45:03 +0000

“My perspective has shifted as any scientist that's following data should… When new data comes out, you have to reassess things.” —Rhonda Patrick

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#233 – AMA #42: Optimizing sleep – bedtime routine, molecule regimen, sleep trackers, sauna, & more

Peter Attia — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:45:05 +0000

“On the edges [of science] there's always going to be exceptions, potentially, for things that are even sort of ‘ironclad’.” —Peter Attia

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Is cold exposure beneficial for metabolic health?

Peter Attia — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:00:06 +0000

A look at whether activating brown fat through cold exposure therapy offers metabolic benefits.

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Does regular sauna use provide health benefits?

Peter Attia — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:04:54 +0000

This audio clip is from AMA #16: Exploring hot and cold therapy, originally released on October 12, 2020.

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#132 – AMA #16: Exploring hot and cold therapy

Peter Attia — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:45:34 +0000

"All of the work that went into this analysis earlier in the year, it really changed my tune. And I think I'm now at the point where I kind of want to have a sauna, frankly, in the tool kit for longevity." — Peter Attia

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#02 – Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.: the performance and longevity paradox of IGF-1, ketogenic diets and genetics, the health benefits of sauna, NAD+, and more

Peter Attia — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:25:04 +0000

"If you’re doing something of quality, and are passionate about it, and you put in the work, people will notice it." —Rhonda Patrick

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