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Yuval Heled1, Ayelet Shachar2

  • 1Faculty of Science, the Program of Physical Activity and Health, Kibbutzim College, Tel Aviv, Israel, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.

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|November 21, 2024
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Cold water immersion is popular for health but lacks scientific guidelines. More research is needed to ensure safe practices for cold water swimming and its health benefits.

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