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The big chill: Is cold-water immersion good for our health?

In a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers have taken a deep dive into the effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing. Analyzing data from 11 studies with 3177 participants, researchers found that cold-water immersion may lower stress, improve sleep quality, and boost quality of life. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on January 31, 2025

‘Sleep hygiene’: How FIFO workers can get a better night’s sleep

Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night’s sleep, new research has shown. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the […]

Published on January 31, 2025

Drawn-Out Overhaul of Troubled Montana Hospital Leaves Lawmakers in Limbo

Montana lawmakers are grappling with what they can do to improve patient care and operations at the state’s psychiatric hospital since realizing that the efforts underway to restore the troubled facility’s good standing could take more time. The nearly 150-year-old Montana State Hospital has recently struggled to care for patients and retain staff. The problems […]

Published on January 31, 2025