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Are cold plunges actually good for you?

We hear a lot about the benefits of cold plunges, that they improve mood, increase immunity and r...

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10.30 16 Jul 2026


Are cold plunges actually good for you?


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10.30 16 Jul 2026


We hear a lot about the benefits of cold plunges, that they improve mood, increase immunity and reduce inflammation. But some scientists now doubt just how beneficial dunking your body in ice cold water really is.  

Claire discusses this further with Professor Mike Tipton, an Expert in Human Physiology at the University of Portsmouth. 


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