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The evidence is so convincing that the Japanese have created a tradition of 'forest bathing' or 'having a forest shower'. The Crown's Meg Bellamy recreates moment Kate Middleton caught Prince William's eye in a sheer dress on the catwalk at university fashion show She likens this to a 'cardiovascular holiday', which gives your entire system the chance to calm down, and for your body to recuperate its resources and recover from the stress of the day. But if you keep on doing it, your body will, over time, get used to it. Research has shown that it takes six immersions in cold water to halve our stress response — our heart rate doesn't rise as much, we panic less. They are also good for the brain, according to Professor Damian Bailey of the University of South Wales, as they stimulate blood flow to the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. Which is why I call this an 'intelligent' exercise.When I am having my cold shower I often sing, loudly. I find it helps me get through the first, painful 20 seconds or so. More generally, I recommend you take up singing, in the bathroom or anywhere else, because it is a great way to boost mood, reduce anxiety and even relieve chronic pain. Also, and most importantly, it is fun.

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So most of the experts I spoke to suggested that 20 to 30 minutes was the optimum length of time, preferably in the early afternoon, soon after lunch and no later than 3pm. Zac Efron flexes his bulging biceps in tight tee as he joins Jeremy Allen White to promote professional wrestling movie The Iron Claw

Kendall Jenner becomes THIRD KarJenner to land Forbes cover after Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner did it first as she talks tequila brand 818 Heidi Klum gives a glimpse into her family life as she shares a rare snap featuring her four children Camilla Kerslake puts on a loved-up display with her husbandChris Robshaw while co-hosting A Captain's Christmas charity eventTo get maximum benefit, you should aim to connect with all your senses: listening, inhaling, sniffing, touching and really looking at the world around you.