Description

Ellie, Antonia and Emma discuss their personal experiences with cold water and the science behind whether there is any benefit in dunking yourself in a chilly loch. They also discuss studies related to sauna usage, if cold showers make any difference, and if the Nordic countries have got the right idea 💡

Fact check:

• Research shows that cold plunges can lead to heart attacks
• A scientific review of winter swimming
• Research on the ideal sauna temperature
• A news article about Wimhoff breathing
• A review of research on saunas and ageing showing that 4-7 saunas a week can decreased the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease