Cold Therapy - Ep 4: Cold Water Swim

Published: Dec. 2, 2023, 8 a.m.

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There\\u2019s a chill in the air as the winter months come around again. But the cold isn\\u2019t always something to fight or guard against. With a little bit of care, you can invite the cold into your life - with real benefits for health and mood. In each episode of this new podcast series, Dr Michael Mosley uncovers the science behind a different way you can harness the power of the cold, alongside the very latest research and atmospheric sound design.

In this episode, how cold water swimming can increase energy levels, boost your mood, reduce inflammation and might even improve your brain health.

Guests: \\nProfessor Giovanna Mallucci, Altos Labs\\nDr Heather Massey, Portsmouth University

Series Producer, Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Richard Ward\\nResearcher: William Hornbrook \\nScience Producer: Samantha Lewis\\nProduction Manager: Maria Simons\\nEditor: Zoe Heron\\nSpecially composed music by Richard Atkinson (Mcasso)\\nA BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

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