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Can breathing exercises and ice baths make you a better, healthier version of yourself? Scientists have found there may be some benefits — but ultimately, the jury is still out.
Related: 'If you don't have inflammation, then you'll die': How scientists are reprogramming the body's natural superpower By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The effect of cold exposure is — ironically — hotly debated. Some research suggests taking a polar plunge or open-ocean swimming may improve one's short-term mood and athletic performance, but much of that research has been done on small groups of people.
In a recent study, Minson and colleagues found that people experienced fewer negative emotions several hours after a cold plunge than they did just before it. They also saw declines in the stress hormone cortisol several hours after the plunge. Related: Inflammation is a 'mismatch between our evolutionary history and modern environment,' says immunologist Ruslan Medzhitov
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