Have you heard about the reported benefits of swimming in cold water and cold water immersion? Wondering if there’s anything in it?

On this episode of Life Solved, Dr Heather Massey explains what happens to the body’s physiology in cold water and shares her tips for how you can dip your toe in the hobby and still stay safe.

From mental health benefits, new friendships and increased wellbeing to easing physical symptoms of menopause, and even reducing episodes of migraine sufferers: there’s certainly a lot to be explored in terms of how cold water impacts the body and whether it’s the cure-all passionate converts claim.

Heather’s an outdoor swimming fan herself, but says there’s definitely ways to make the most of your experience, if it’s something you’re thinking of trying.

Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth. You can find out more about this work and other research on the website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects

DR HEATHER MASSEY @H_Massey1979

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/heather-massey

IS COLD WATER SWIMMING SAFE?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/27/heather-massey-open-water-swimming-tips-dangers-hypothermia

ACCLIMATISING TO COLD WATER SWIMMING

https://theconversation.com/cold-water-swimming-what-you-can-do-to-acclimatise-to-the-temperature-175449

DOCUMENTARY ON COLD WATER SWIMMING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGB-ZlkvO0

MYTH-BUSTING WEBINAR WITH PROFESSOR MIKE TIPTON AND DR HEATHER MASSEY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axP_prHezY

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