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Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.
New research shows climate change can drive sudden ocean cooling too. This can have devastating effects on marine life such as bull sharks and manta rays.
Gaps in swimming lessons, lifeguard shortages and climate change may make water-based activities even riskier this summer.
From depression to muscle soreness: what are the potential benefits of cold water therapy?
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Professor of Human and Applied Physiology, University of Portsmouth
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Principal Lecturer in the School of Sport, Health, and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth
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Professor in Human Kinetics, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Masters Student, Human Kinetics, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science & Health, School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth
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Researcher in marine ecology, James Cook University
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Professor, Florida International University
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Professor of Global-Change Ecology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Ph.D. Student in Kinesiology, Florida International University