The Science Behind Cold Plunges, Explained in Four Minutes

Cold plunges are exalted for their health benefits, like increasing metabolism and reducing the risk for chronic conditions. But does scientific research actually back these claims up? WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains what’s known (and what’s not) about the science of cold exposure. 0:00 So what’s the evidence that going into the cold has health benefits? 0:40 How cold exposure works on human metabolism 2:23 How cold exposure works on physical and mental stress 2:55 Unknowns around cold exposure I’m Daniela Hernandez, a health and science reporter for WSJ, and on this channel I’ll be covering a variety of subjects from neuroscience to the science of food and public health. If you’re interested in science and health and how cutting edge research impacts our lives, don’t forget to subscribe. #ColdPlunge #Health #DanielaHernandez