Cold Therapy - Ep 4: Cold Water Swim

There’s a chill in the air as the winter months come around again. But the cold isn’t always something to fight or guard against. With a little bit of care, you can invite the cold into your life - with real benefits for health and mood. In each episode of this new podcast series, Dr Michael Mosley uncovers the science behind a different way you can harness the power of the cold, alongside the very latest research and atmospheric sound design.

In this episode, how cold water swimming can increase energy levels, boost your mood, reduce inflammation and might even improve your brain health.

Guests:

Professor Giovanna Mallucci, Altos Labs

Dr Heather Massey, Portsmouth University

Series Producer, Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Richard Ward

Researcher: William Hornbrook

Science Producer: Samantha Lewis

Production Manager: Maria Simons

Editor: Zoe Heron

Specially composed music by Richard Atkinson (Mcasso)

A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.