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Science Explains How the Iceman Resists Extreme Cold

By Joshua Rapp Learn — 2018

Finland’s Arctic circle might not seem like a great place to run a marathon barefoot and in shorts—unless you’re Wim Hof. Hof, better known as "The Iceman," has attained roughly two dozen world records by completing marvellous feats of physical endurance in conditions that would kill others.

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Robert Sapolsky Discusses Physiological Effects of Stress

Why do humans and their primate cousins get more stress-related diseases than any other member of the animal kingdom? The answer, says Stanford neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky, is that people, apes and monkeys are highly intelligent, social creatures with far too much spare time on their hands.

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How to Relieve Stress: Robert M. Sapolsky Explains Why Stress Can Become a Chronic Problem—And How We Can Reduce the Toll It Takes on Our Lives.

Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.

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