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Muscle gain and caloric surplus

What is the best "rate of gain" and size of calorie surplus for building muscle (both male and female)? How long should a muscle gain phase last?

Cold exposure from air

Hi! With winter going on here in Canada, I was wondering if we can get some benefits from cold exposure by only going outside with winter clothes, or by direct skin and air contact (like being outside in a bathing suit). Thanks for your devoted work!

Hot flashes. Are there any health benefits?

There is a lot of anecdotal information on how to decrease the incidence of hot flash symptoms due to menopause. But I was wondering that maybe there is a health benefit? Thermogenesis? Increased metabolism? Increased circulation? Why would you want to suppress a hot flash beyond the feeling of being uncomfortable or night sweats affecting sleep quality.

Teen use of creatine

My 15 year old son is lifting weights and rowing crew. He is healthy. He wants to start using creatine. I can't find solid information on teen use. Layne Norton said it was one of the safest supplements and there had been many studies. Is it a reasonable risk to allow him to use it? (Momentous of course)