Joe Rogan Experience #2195 - Andrew Huberman
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Cold Plunges
Cold exposure, particularly through practices like cold plunges, has significant benefits for both physical and mental health. explains that cold exposure can increase core body temperature and release adrenaline, which helps wake up the body and mind more quickly 1. He also shares a personal anecdote about using rubber duckies named after himself and to distract himself during cold plunges 2.
Cognitive Benefits
Challenging oneself through cold exposure can lead to significant cognitive benefits. discusses the anterior midcingulate cortex, a brain area that grows larger when people engage in challenging activities they don't enjoy 3. This growth is linked to better cognitive resilience and slower cognitive decline in older age.
If you really don't want to do something and you do it, this area gets bigger.
--- Andrew Huberman
Practical Benefits
Cold exposure also has practical benefits for daily life. mentions that cold water exposure can break up the thermal layer on the skin, making the body more effective at regulating temperature 1. This practice can enhance resilience and improve overall physical health.
The flow breaks up the thermal layer on the outside of your body.
--- Andrew Huberman