Have you heard about the reported benefits of swimming in cold water and cold water immersion? Wondering if there’s anything in it?On this episode of Life Solved, Dr Heather Massey explains what happens to the body’s physiology in cold water and shares her tips for how you can dip your toe in the hobby and still stay safe.From mental health benefits, new friendships and increased wellbeing to easing physical symptoms of menopause, and even reducing episodes of migraine sufferers: there’s certainly a lot to be explored in terms of how cold water impacts the body and whether it’s the cure-all passionate converts claim.Heather’s an outdoor swimming fan herself, but says there’s definitely ways to make the most of your experience, if it’s something you’re thinking of trying.Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth. You can find out more about this work and other research on the website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projectsDR HEATHER MASSEY @H_Massey1979https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/heather-masseyIS COLD WATER SWIMMING SAFE?https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/27/heather-massey-open-water-swimming-tips-dangers-hypothermia ACCLIMATISING TO COLD WATER SWIMMING https://theconversation.com/cold-water-swimming-what-you-can-do-to-acclimatise-to-the-temperature-175449 DOCUMENTARY ON COLD WATER SWIMMING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGB-ZlkvO0 MYTH-BUSTING WEBINAR WITH PROFESSOR MIKE TIPTON AND DR HEATHER MASSEY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axP_prHezY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.