Is there any evidence that cold showers increase the risk of stroke?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18210094
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Abstract

Current evidence does not suggest that cold showers independently increase stroke risk, although cold exposure may amplify this risk in individuals with cardiovascular conditions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermoregulation and physiological responses Thermal Regulation in Medicine Climate Change and Health Impacts

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 January 2026