Ice Swimming
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In Finland, it’s commonplace to go swimming in the winter — outdoors.
The practice offers surprising mental-health benefits, and it isn’t just for die-hard adventurers. On this episode, we share the story of one woman who started “ice swimming” in an effort to soothe the brain by shocking the body.
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