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Cold-Water Immersion: Science vs. Hype | Research Reflections

Cold-Water Immersion: Science vs. Hype | Research Reflections

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Ice baths and cold showers are everywhere—but do they actually improve health, sleep, stress, or immunity? In this episode, we explore a 2025 meta-analysis on cold-water immersion to reveal what the science really says.

Study Referenced: Cain T, Brinsley J, Bennett H, Nelson M, Maher C, Singh B. Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2025 Jan 29;20(1):e0317615. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317615. PMID: 39879231; PMCID: PMC11778651.

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