18 articles

Recovery & Biohacking

Expert reviews of red light therapy panels, home saunas, cold plunges, and recovery devices.

Best Red Light Therapy Panels of 2024: Tested for Power, Wavelength & Value

We tested 9 red light therapy panels over 6 months, measuring irradiance, wavelength accuracy, and build quality. Here's what actually delivers therapeutic doses.

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Massage and Bodywork for Longevity: What the Evidence Shows

Massage is often dismissed as a luxury. The research tells a different story — regular massage reduces cortisol, improves sleep, lowers blood pressure, and accelerates exercise recovery. Here's what the evidence supports.

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Float Tank Therapy: What the Evidence Actually Shows About REST

Flotation REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) has genuine clinical data for pain, anxiety, and recovery. Here's the research, the experience, and how to use it strategically.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Longevity: What the Science Says

A Tel Aviv study showed HBOT lengthened telomeres and reduced senescent cells. Is this the real deal or expensive hype? Honest breakdown of the evidence.

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PEMF Therapy: Does Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Actually Work?

PEMF devices are sold for everything from pain relief to anti-aging. We cut through the hype with an honest look at what the research actually shows.

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Compression Therapy for Recovery: Boots, Sleeves & Pneumatic Devices Reviewed

Compression therapy accelerates recovery, reduces DOMS, and improves circulation. We break down the evidence and rank the best devices.

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Mito Red Light MitoPRO 1500 Review: Best Red Light Panel for Home Use

We measured the MitoPRO 1500's irradiance, wavelength accuracy, and EMF output against 8 competing panels. Here's why it tops our red light therapy rankings.

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The Plunge Pro Review: Best Cold Plunge for Home Use

The Plunge Pro sets the standard for home cold immersion — chilling to 37°F with built-in filtration, app scheduling, and a design built to last decades. Our full test after 5 months.

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Sunlighten mPulse Believe Review: The Most Advanced Home Sauna

The Sunlighten mPulse Believe is the only home sauna with full-spectrum infrared and programmable longevity protocols. After 6 months of weekly sessions, here's our full verdict.

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Best Home Saunas of 2024: Infrared vs Traditional, Tested & Ranked

We evaluated 11 home saunas across infrared and traditional categories. From $300 portable tents to $8,000 full cabins — here's what's worth the investment.

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Joovv Solo 3.0 Review: Premium Red Light Therapy with Ecosystem Depth

Joovv pioneered consumer red light therapy. The Solo 3.0 has app control, modular expansion, and beautiful design — but is it worth twice the price of competitors?

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Clearlight Sanctuary 2 Review: Ultra-Low EMF Infrared Sauna

The Clearlight Sanctuary 2 is the choice of EMF-sensitive buyers and physicians who want the lowest possible electromagnetic field exposure combined with premium far-infrared therapy.

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Theragun Pro Gen 6 Review: The Professional Standard for Percussive Therapy

The Theragun Pro Gen 6 delivers 16mm amplitude and 60 lbs of stall force — more than any competitor. After 6 months of daily use, here is our complete assessment of the professional-grade percussive therapy device.

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Morozko Forge Review: The Coldest, Most Premium Cold Plunge Available

The Morozko Forge chills to 33°F and can form actual ice. With ozone filtration and a commercial-grade compressor, it is the most extreme cold therapy system for home use.

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PlatinumLED BioMax 300 Review: Best Small Red Light Panel for Face and Joints

The BioMax 300 packs 5 therapeutic wavelengths into a compact panel perfect for facial red light therapy and targeted joint treatment. Our full test results.

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Best Cold Plunges & Ice Baths of 2024: Tested for Temperature, Recovery & Value

Cold water immersion is one of the most potent recovery and longevity tools available. We tested 7 cold plunges — from DIY chest freezers to $5,000 chilled pods.

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Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro Review: The Quietest Premium Massage Gun

The Hypervolt 2 Pro operates at 55 dB — barely above a conversation — while delivering serious percussive therapy with a pressure sensor and excellent ergonomics. Our full 4-month test.

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Best Massage Guns of 2024: Theragun vs Hypervolt vs Budget Picks

Percussive therapy devices have become standard recovery tools. We tested 8 devices for stall force, amplitude, noise, and battery life to find the best for each budget.

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