A (possibly unpleasant) shower habit could help prevent you from getting sick — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-possibly-unpleasant-shower-habit-could-help-prevent-you-from-getting-sickContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Cold showers linked to fewer sick days in University of Basel studyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-possibly-unpleasant-shower-habit-could-help-prevent-you-from-getting-sickhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-possibly-unpleasant-shower-habit-could-help-prevent-you-from-getting-sick#u190268Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:51:50 +0000A University of Basel study found that participants who regularly took cold showers reported significantly fewer sick days, with one report citing a 31 percent reduction in sick leave. The research, highlighted across multiple media outlets including the New York Post and ScienceAlert, suggests the habit may strengthen immune response, though scientists note the mechanism remains unclear and results are preliminary.Why it mattersThe findings have generated interest among those seeking non-pharmaceutical approaches to illness prevention, particularly during seasonal cold outbreaks. While the ev