Weatherwatch: cold-water swimmers brave icy conditions

Outdoor swimming is said to have many health benefits, including the chronic pain cured by a dip in the sea

Transport was in chaos, motorists stranded, gas supplies under pressure, and yet last week’s big freeze saw brave souls daring to swim outdoors in the icy cold, and in normal swimming costumes. This may seem utter madness, but cold-water swimmers claim it does them good, such as by boosting circulation and the immune system, combating inflammation and fewer colds.

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Continue reading... March 06, 2018 at 03:00AM