Cold water therapy reduces stress and may improve sleep, but effects fade quickly. Some people report feeling healthier over ...

Share on Pinterest Cold plunges may have benefits in the short term but people may overestimate the results, a review has found. Duet Postscriptum/Stocksy Research is ongoing about the potential ...

Despite growing anecdotal evidence and historical claims regarding the health benefits of cold-water immersion, from icy baths to chilly swims, robust scientific confirmation is still lacking. The ...

Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks that accompany that invigorating shock to the system. From morning showers ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

A Black youth takes part in a class sponsored by Swim Up, which promotes swimming among African Americans - Copyright AFP Agnes BUN A Black youth takes part in a ...

Researchers have examined the increasingly popular practice of cold-water immersion – things like taking a cold shower or sitting in an ice bath – to see whether there’s any scientific basis for ...