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

A systematic review of scientific studies on the Wim Hof method of cold water therapy found the quality of the research inadequate to support most claims of effectiveness without addition ...

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

Hopping into a cold shower, lowering yourself into a cold tub, or jumping into a cold body of water can feel invigorating. But one reason for that also poses a health risk. When you suddenly immerse ...

(CNN/WSAW) - Ice baths and cold showers have been touted as popular recovery techniques for athletes, but a new study shows it may not be effective as you think. So, a lot of the popularity is due to ...

Immersion in cold water is definitely an activity that divides people — some love it, others hate it. But many now practice it weekly or even daily in the belief that it’s good for their mental and ...

Cold therapy has been a popular health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype — although others disagree. Medical researchers from the University of Warwick ...

IF you had told me a couple of years ago that I’d be spending my early mornings submerged in an inflatable tub outside during winter, I’d ...

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

I have a confession to make: I am the mom who rarely swims on vacation with her kids, even though I’ve spent all the summers of my life living a half mile from the beach. I dive into the ocean once, ...

When I first read about cold-water treatment, the health benefits piqued my curiosity. It also felt right up my alley. As a New England native, I’m accustomed to sub-freezing temperatures and living ...