While scientific studies are still limited, many people believe that ice baths can help reduce muscle pain and soreness. After exercises like running or playing basketball, muscles often develop tiny tears. Ice baths are known to narrow blood vessels, which may help relieve swelling, ease pain, and decrease inflammation after an injury. Once you get out of the ice water, the increased blood flow to the muscles and tissues can further help with healing. Some studies also suggest that ice baths could have a positive effect on mental health. For example, spending just five minutes in cold water may improve one’s mood and help lower stress levels.
儘管科學研究仍然有限，但許多人認為冰浴有助於減輕肌肉疼痛和酸痛。做完跑步或打籃球等運動後，肌肉通常會出現微小的撕裂處。據知冰浴可以收縮血管，這可能有助於減輕腫脹、緩解疼痛和減少受傷後的發炎症狀。一旦你從冰水中出來，流向肌肉和組織的血流量增加，可以進一步幫助痊癒。一些研究也表明，冰浴可能對心理健康產生正面的影響。例如，只需在冷水中待五分鐘就可以改善情緒，並有助於降低壓力。
生活必備字詞：
swelling n. 腫脹
healing n. 痊癒，癒合
mental a. 心理的
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