Health Benefits of Cold Showers
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5. Reduces Sick Days
Building up the immune system seems to gain a short-term boost with cold showers. A study found that those who had cold showers every day reported a 29 percent drop in self-reported sick leave.4Buijze, Geert A. ‘The Effect of Cold Showering on Health and Work: A Randomized Controlled Trial.’ PubMed Central (PMC), www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025014/.
While this only lasted for a period of up to 90 days, it can be helpful for those looking to maximize their work or college days leading up to an important project or exam. It should also be noted that a healthy diet and exercise regimen needs to be followed.
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