"Which gets you cleaner, a bath or a shower? Most people have a strong preference for one or the other, but science says it's basically a wash.
"Cleaning is the main point of bathing and showering. Bathers say showers are rushed and often careless, leading to a less than thorough
cleansing. Shower takers say bathing is like marinating in dirty water. However, doctors report that both activities clean equally well, as long as
showerers actively scrub their arms and legs rather than relying on soap and water runoff, and bathers rinse themselves before drying.
"Studies also show there are different but comparable health benefits to both practices. During a bath, heat and buoyancy reduce stress on
muscles and joints and relieves pain. A long soak in a hot tub has also been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. In the shower, body
movement combined with the force and warmth of pressurized water increase blood flow and heart rate and improve metabolism. A shower
elevates mood and increases alertness, especially at the start of the day."
Which two subjects are compared in the passage?
O personal hygine and bathroom habits
O people who prefer showers and people who prefer baths
O showering and bathing
O showers and bath tubs