Cold water swimming: does the science back the hype?
University of Otago researchers are investigating whether cold water swimming's growing popularity is supported by scientific evidence.
Cold water swimming is becoming increasingly popular, but researchers are examining whether the reported health benefits match what the science actually shows. A University of Otago team is working to separate fact from hype around the trend.
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Our Changing World: Cold water swimming: panacea or peril?
Cold water swimming seems to be gaining in popularity. But does the hype stack up with the science? A University of Otago team try to get to some answers.