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Germany: Ice swimming against pandemic blues

March 4, 2021

In the pandemic winter, more and more Germans are regularly taking a dip in icy-cold lakes and rivers. They believe that ice swimming triggers the release of endorphins, or 'happiness hormones,’ and helps them overcome the frustrations of lockdown.

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