COLD EXPOSURE

This study tested whether a nasal spray containing oxytocin could help Navy divers recover faster after cold water exposure. Seventeen recreational swimmers took part. Researchers measured thinking speed, eye movements, and how hard exercise felt after the cold dip.

This study looked at whether repeated exposure to cold can help the body adapt, improving blood flow to hands and feet, hand function, and comfort in cold weather. Sixteen healthy adults participated in the study, which measured skin blood flow, hand strength, dexterity, and ther…

This study looked at whether taking dietary nitrate (like from beetroot juice) can lessen the stress that caffeine and cold put on the heart and blood vessels. Researchers measured blood pressure and artery function in 24 healthy adults. The goal was to see if a simple supplement…

This study looked at whether an antioxidant supplement called MitoQ can improve skin blood flow and temperature in the cold, and if the effect differs by race. 26 healthy adults aged 18-40 participated. The goal was to understand why Black individuals have a higher risk of cold i…

This study looked at how a 15-minute ice pack on the back of the hand changes skin temperature and how cold or comfortable it feels. Thirty-nine healthy young men took part, with half getting an ice pack and the other half a room-temperature water pack. The goal was to understand…