What happens to the body in winter swims

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    A typical polar bear plunge event involves running into the water until you're partially or completely submerged. And while enthusiasts say the icy dip spikes their adrenaline, some experts are decidedly less than thrilled about the ritual.

    Period19 Dec 2017

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    • TitleHere’s What Happens to Your Body During a Polar Bear Plunge
      Media name/outletHealth.com
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date19/12/17
      DescriptionA typical polar bear plunge event involves running into the water until you're partially or completely submerged. And while enthusiasts say the icy dip spikes their adrenaline, some experts are decidedly less than thrilled about the ritual.
      Producer/AuthorMaria Masters
      URLwww.health.com/mind-body/polar-bear-plunge
      PersonsMike Tipton
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