More Swedes are returning to the 19th-century tradition of cold bath houses, and visiting them in winter is particularly ...

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 ...

Dunk me into cold water on an average day, and I’ll probably tell you where to go — in a very impolite way. But apparently, I’m into the cold water therapy trend these days, given that I took a LUMI ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking a dip in a tub of cold water after exercising may prevent muscle soreness, but a new look at past research says little is known about its side effects or even how ...

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 ...

Some chefs and home cooks swear by putting boiled eggs in an ice bath immediately after cooking. Here's why, and whether or ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...

FILE - Revelers enter the cold water during the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) (Andres Kudacki ...

Revelers enter the cold water during the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) (AP) — Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim ...