The most powerful biohacks might be free, but that hasn’t stopped health-conscious high rollers from shelling out serious cash in their quest to live longer and feel younger. Among them is biohacker Gary Brecka, a human biologist, longevity expert and wellness guru to the stars who says that when the wealthy invest in high-priced gadgets, … Read more
Shiver me thinner! Forget frostbite, high energy bills and frozen pipes — there’s at least one upside to colder weather. When temperatures drop, we burn more calories to maintain our internal temperature, a process known as thermogenesis. Winter weather provides an unlikely opportunity — the ability to burn calories through shivering. luismolinero – stock.adobe.com Our … Read more
Intense cold can shock the body — but it might also be able to help you fall asleep and stay that way. A new study from researchers at the University of Montreal and the University of Poitiers found that spending just five minutes in a frigid chamber cooled to a bone-chilling negative 130 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more
Body check! LeBron James, who turns 40 next month, reportedly drops $1.5 million annually to keep his body in tip-top shape. The Lakers superstar wouldn’t confirm or deny the $1.5 million figure — initially shared by sportswriter Bill Simmons in 2016 — in Netflix’s new docuseries “Starting 5.” LeBron James, who turns 40 next month, … Read more
Chill out! A high-tech startup is giving people the option to cryogenically freeze their corpses in hopes that they may be revived one day in the distant future. Tomorrow Bio, a Berlin-based company, is charging a pretty penny — $222,603 plus a $55 monthly membership fee — to put bodies and body parts on ice. … Read more
Getting ice cold could help get you super hot. A Brazilian doctor says taking regular ice baths has helped boost her libido and supercharge her sex life. Dr. Camilla Lewin, who also competed in Miss World Fitness 2022, made the unusual claim in an interview on Wednesday, saying she now frequently feels frisky after freezing … Read more
A mom who frequently takes ice baths alongside her 18-month-old boy is being frozen out by online trolls who say she’s a bad mom. Kya Jeub, a mom-of-two, from Oklahoma posted a video to her TikTok, where she goes by Ice Queen, explaining why she likes to chill in a bucket of ice along with her … Read more
An unusual weight-loss treatment gives obesity and high cholesterol the cold shoulder, according to a new study. Cryotherapy, which involves standing in a freezing-cold chamber for a few minutes to super-cool the body, has been shown to lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels while also reducing waistline measurements. “Our results indicate that whole body cryostimulation … Read more