Cold water, stress and mood: what the research really supports
Feeling alert after a plunge is different from proving a lasting mood benefit. Here is how to read the evidence and assess your own experience.
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Feeling alert after a plunge is different from proving a lasting mood benefit. Here is how to read the evidence and assess your own experience.
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