What Is a Cold Plunge? A cold plunge or cold water immersion is a short dip in cold water that may offer some health perks. Long used by athletes to help with muscle recovery, cold plunges have become ...

Ice baths after exercise are hot, especially among influencers. But a new small study suggests that recreational athletes perform better if they soak in a hot tub rather than a frigid one, especially ...

Ice baths may have several health benefits, including helping to reduce muscle pain and inflammation and improving mood and cognitive ability. Ice baths involve immersing the body in cold water.

Want to try the cold plunge trend but don’t know where or how to start? Consider turning down the water temperature in your bathroom. Not only are cold shower benefits surprisingly comparable to those ...

Scott McLaren, 33, from Corstorphine, began his challenge in July, and has been sitting in an ice bath in his garden every day, having buckets of ice poured over his head, and then staying in the icy ...

Cold water baths in winter have suddenly become a flex. From early-morning reels to wellness dares, they are often sold as proof of toughness and great health. But is braving icy water actually good ...

When the weather warms up, many of us use a nice cold shower to help us cool down. But while this might feel like relief, it might actually not be helping the body cool off at all. Our body’s optimal ...

Lancaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. When the weather warms up, many of us use a nice cold shower to help us cool down. But while this might feel like ...