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Can Cold Showers Actually Change Your Life

Key Takeaways

Cold showers are often touted for their health benefits, but research is limited.
Most claims about cold showers are based on studies of cryotherapy or cold water swimming, not direct evidence.
A 2016 study found cold showers may reduce sick days by 29%, but reasons remain unclear.
Claims about cold showers boosting mood lack strong scientific backing.
More research is needed to validate the health benefits of cold showers.

29%

reduction in sick days for cold shower group

2300

subjects in the 2016 cold shower study

Introduction to Cold Showers

Cold showers are popular among productivity gurus.
They are claimed to have various health benefits.

Research Limitations

Few studies directly examine cold showers.
Most evidence comes from cryotherapy or long-term cold water swimming.

Health Claims

A 2016 study showed cold showers reduced sick days by 29%.
Mood-boosting claims are based on weak studies with limited data.

Conclusion

Cold showers might not significantly improve productivity.
More rigorous research is needed to confirm health benefits.

Notable Quotes

"It seems like cold showers get a lot more credit than they deserve based on the evidence that exists."

"A short one probably won’t hurt you, but hey, let’s do more research before we start making claims about reality and our bodies."