Science gains new ground diving into the immense benefits of cold-water swimming, immersion and plunges.
Mar 13
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This week’s stories: Smartphone App Catches What Sleep Trackers Miss A 2026 trial found that suvorexant, a popular prescription sleep drug, improves sleep quality scores — but worsens morning alertness and cognitive function while improving afternoon and evening performance. The ... Show More
12m 34s
May 2025
Saunas, cold exposure, and your health: what the science says | Dr. Susanna Søberg & Prof. Tim Spector
Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 Get ZOE’s new app Most of us avoid the cold. We crank up the heating, bundle up in layers, and curse every icy gust of wind. But what if freezing — or even sweating — could be the key to better health? In this episode, Jonathan is joined by tw ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
Cold Exposure for Mental Health
Can cold exposure improve your mental health? In this episode, we explore the science behind cold therapy methods like ice baths, cryotherapy, cold-water swimming, and cold showers. Backed by research, we dive into the physiological and psychological effects of cold exposure, inc ... Show More
1h 36m
Jan 2025
Can you really boost your immune system?
From kombucha to cold water swims, sleep to supplements, so many things are claimed to help enhance your immune system. We investigate the evidence, and ask if it's possible to avoid catching a virus this winter (and still leave the house). Plus, James braves 3.9 degree water to ... Show More
28m 5s
Jul 2024
The Rain Barrel Effect Explained: Life-Changing Detox Tips with Dr. Stephen Cabral
"We're trying to protect ourselves against sun cancer as well, yet we're putting these cancer-causing chemicals on the body. It’s a tough situation." - Dr. Stephen Cabral
In this episode of the Well Beyond 40 podcast, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Stephen Cabral, a board-certified n ... Show More
55m 16s
Jun 2025
The daily step count that cuts inflammation in half | Prof. Janet Lord
What if the fatigue, stiffness, and brain fog we blame on aging are actually symptoms of something we can change? In this episode, immune aging expert Professor Janet Lord unpacks “inflammaging” - a slow, chronic form of inflammation that quietly builds in the body as we get olde ... Show More
1h 2m