Editorial: Cold, heat and hypoxia as a medical tool: the use in a healthy and diseased population

In the complex interplay between humanity and the environment, the profound effects of environmental stressors on human health unfold as an evolving narrative. In recent years, scientific exploration has increasingly focused on the potential advantages of intentional exposures to environmental stressors, such as cold, heat, and hypoxia (Brunt and Minson, 2021; Allan et al., 2022; Burtscher et al., 2023). The recognition of these stressors as effective tools for enhancing health and wellbeing might mark the onset of a new era in therapeutic possibilities.