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Cold Plunges: What Happens to Your Body, and Are They Good for You?

I use the 12°C cold plunge at my gym after the sauna. It feels refreshing, and my Garmin shows some interesting changes in my heart rate.…

Updated 8 Nov 2026 · 11 min read

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Longevity Clinic Tests: Which Biomarkers Are Actually Useful?

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Outdoors: hiking apps, maps and SOS

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