Cold Water Swimming: Is It Good for You, or Bad?
There are serious risks involved with cold water swimming, but if it's done safely it may give your physical and mental health a significant boost.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Exposure to cold water offers mental and physical health benefits
When your body senses cold temperatures, the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers your “fight-or-flight” response, is activated while blood levels of beta-endorphin and noradrenaline increase
Research supports the use of cold water swimming to improve mood, relieve de…
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