Cold Water Swimming: Separating the Science from the Trend

Wild swimming and cold-water immersion have exploded in popularity. A 2024 RCT found that twice-weekly cold-water immersion reduced depressive symptoms by 30% over eight weeks — comparable to low-dose antidepressants.

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    Ingrid Svensson

    Swimming outdoors year-round in Sweden — the mood effects are very real. Better than any supplement.

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