Are Cold-Water Plunges Good for You?

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jan 3, 2025

NewYork-Presbyterian's podcast Health Matters rang in the New Year with a conversation about the Polar Bear Plunge. Now, host Courtney Allison and sports rehab medicine expert Dr. Asad Siddiqi join us to discuss the appeal, experience, and possible health benefits of cold-water plunging.


 

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