PORT TOWNSEND — Karyn Stillwell will present the benefits of cold water exposure tonight at the Port Townsend Public Library. The free event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Reading Room, ...

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it's pretty fascinating. A new study conducted at the Human and ...

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 ...

Cold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by ice baths for recovery, it's become a bonafide wellness ...

For years, cold showers were the domain of athletes and wellness zealots. But new research in genetics and metabolism suggests that a quick blast of cold water has benefits way beyond mental toughness ...

Research is ongoing about the potential health benefits of cold-water immersion, which involves taking cold showers or ice baths. One systematic review and meta-analysis found that cold-water ...

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 ...

Soothing sore muscles. Improving mood and sleep. Accelerating weight loss. Vagus nerve stimulation. Wellness enthusiasts, athletes, and maybe even your gym buddy are regularly praising ice baths for a ...

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 ...

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 ...