From early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges, cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among athletes and wellness warriors. But how much of the hype is backed by science? In the most ...

You'll have random people, who barely work out, talking like, ‘Hey, You're cold plunging?’” It’s not surprising that cold ...

‘It’s a long-held belief that taking to the waters is good for your health,” says Mike Tipton, a professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth. From Roman frigidariums to ...

Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study. It ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest In a new study examining the benefits of cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours following exposure. Charlie Chesvick/Getty Images A new study ...

As a new mom with my own business, I don't have much downtime. Booking massages or even finding an hour for a pedicure is hard most weeks — not to mention how expensive those appointments can be. When ...

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms, finds a new study. Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report ...

Cold water therapy, an ancient practice now modernized, offers a refreshing path to dermatological wellness. By constricting blood vessels and boosting circulation, it reduces inflammation and pore ...

If you reach for whatever water feels convenient each morning, you may be missing how powerfully temperature shapes the way your body wakes up. Some people grab a cold glass for an instant hit of ...