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Cold Water Swimming May Improve Menopause Symptoms

New research published in Post Reproductive Health reveals that menopausal women who engage in cold water swimming report substantial improvements in both physical and mental symptoms. The survey study highlights notable alleviation in symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, and hot flushes.

The survey, conducted by researchers from University College London, involved 1,114 women, 785 of whom were experiencing menopause. The results revealed that a significant portion of menopausal women experience improvements in their well-being due to cold water swimming, with 46.9 percent observing reduced anxiety, 34.5 percent experiencing fewer mood swings, 31.1 percent noting an uplift in general mood, and 30.3 percent seeing a decrease in hot flushes.

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