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Are cold showers good for you?

November 7, 2026 · 6 min

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Even during the summer, the mere idea of taking an ice cold shower may well be enough to give you the shivers. After all, the soothing feeling of warm water running over skin is what most people prefer.

But a lot of social media content creators claim to have reaped health benefits from taking cold showers. They tend to talk about blood circulation, skin quality and the immune system. So do their claims have any basis in fact or are they just seeking attention?

What’s the impact on blood circulation? It's also said that cold showers are good for mental health, is that true? Can cold showers be harmful to the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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First broadcast: 06/09/2023

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