Cold water swimming: panacea or peril?

Our Changing World by RNZ

Aug 24, 202600:26:33Science & Medicine

Cold plunges and cold water swimming are increasingly popular, with big benefit claims being made on social media. But is submerging yourself in frigid water actually good for you? Claire Concannon joins a team of resear...

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