Learning to slow down: Cold-water swimming benefits explored in new study

Learning to slow down: Cold-water swimming benefits explored in new study

Taking a freezing dip in a lake or the sea is a valued well-being practice in the world's happiest country. In Finland, over 720,000 people (about 1 in every 8) are regular cold-water swimmers, voluntarily plunging into water below 15°C (59°Fahrenheit) or colder, on average 2–3 times per week. Now, a new study examines how this practice enables individuals to transform initial discomfort into moments of calm and presence, offering a surprisingly…