Swimming in cold water may help you lose weight
2 years, 3 months ago

Swimming in cold water may help you lose weight

Daily Mail  

It might seem like the last thing you want to do as we head into the winter months. But going for a swim in cold water could help you lose weight and protect against diabetes, research suggests. Swimming in sub-zero temperatures has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to the rise of wellness gurus and influencers like Wim 'The Iceman' Hof. Swimming in sub-zero temperatures has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to the rise of wellness gurus and influencers like Wim 'The Iceman' Hof Weight loss, better mood and a boost to your sex drive are just some of the benefits according to advocates of the growing trend. Lead study author Professor James Mercer, from The Arctic University of Norway, said it is now 'clear' cold water immersion 'may have some beneficial health effects'.

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Cold showers: What the science says about the benefits
5 months ago

Cold showers: What the science says about the benefits

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Simon takes a cold shower once or twice per week, which he said has helped him become more mentally present in general since the practice forces him to process the “suffering.” Cold showers may also improve mood and energy or mental alertness, which Dr. Rachelle Reed, an exercise physiologist …

Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms: Research
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms: Research

Hindustan Times  

A new study led by UCL researchers found that menopausal women who swim in cold water on a daily basis experience considerable improvements in both physical and mental symptoms. The findings showed that menopausal women experienced a significant improvement in anxiety, mood swings, low mood and hot flushes as a result of cold water swimming. Alongside aiding menopausal symptoms, the …

Improving mental health and wellbeing through cold water swimming during winter solstice
1 year, 6 months ago

Improving mental health and wellbeing through cold water swimming during winter solstice

ABC  

On the shortest day of the year, about 30 people gathered in the early hours of the morning in Victoria's Gippsland for a cold water swim to celebrate the winter solstice. Key points: Organiser and participant Sallie Jones says the practice teaches people to feel comfortable in the uncomfortable Experts say swimming in cold water offers a range of health …

7 Health benefits of diving into the swimming pool this summer season
2 years, 8 months ago

7 Health benefits of diving into the swimming pool this summer season

India TV News  

Highlights Water has the capacity of holding 90 per cent of your body weight Swimming is the best form of exercise which helps to build body stamina level Swimming helps a lot in reducing the chance of chronic illnesses With each passing day, people are becoming more aware and conscious of their health. It reduces the chance of chronic diseases …

NL residents turning to icy outdoor swims with gyms, fitness centers closed
2 years, 11 months ago

NL residents turning to icy outdoor swims with gyms, fitness centers closed

NL Times  

With gyms and fitness centers closed due to the coronavirus lockdown, Netherlands residents increasingly turn to swimming in open water to get their exercise in. According to Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt, professor of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, swimming in cold water can have health benefits, but usually only after long exposure. "Studies in which people spend six hours in a …

Swimming out of the darkness: How cold-water swimming helps with mental health
4 years, 5 months ago

Swimming out of the darkness: How cold-water swimming helps with mental health

ABC  

Literally and metaphorically, Frog and Jessie are emerging from the fog. "I think this kind of shared madness and shared beauty that keeps you moving - I think it would be quite different on my own," Jessie said. "It's just like everything, your whole life becomes revolved around pain," Jessie said. "As the water's been getting colder and colder, we've …

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