If jumping straight into an icy shower feels overwhelming, start with warm water and gradually decrease the temperature.

Cold plunge therapy sits in an interesting place in the recovery landscape. The evidence for short-term recovery benefits and ...

The thought of stepping into an icy shower first thing in the morning makes most of us shudder. That initial shock as cold water hits your warm skin triggers an immediate gasp, racing heart, and ...

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 ...

Cold water therapy, also referred to as cold body therapy or cold therapy, is the practice of exposing your body to sub-zero temperatures to treat a range of health conditions. From anxiety to ...

What Is Cold Plunge Therapy? “The term ‘cold plunge’ therapy generally refers to immersing oneself in cold water for therapeutic benefits,” Dr. Gombera explains. There isn’t a universally accepted ...

Scroll through social media and you'd be forgiven for thinking saunas and cold plunges are close to a miracle cure, boosting ...

For recovery after intense training and to promote health–ice baths have been trending for years. But do all people benefit ...

Repeated cold water immersion may enhance your cells’ ability to manage stress, according to new research. The study found increased autophagic activity and reduced cellular damage after seven days of ...

In the fall of 2020, I was out for a walk on Plum Island with my pandemic ‘pod squad’: Cheryl, Beth, Will and my 24-year-old son Orren. We were walking on the beach, happy to be together socializing ...

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 ...

Planning a traditional chilly swim over Christmas or New Year? Imy Brighty-Potts asks GPs about the immediate impact on the ...