Cold water baths in winter have suddenly become a flex. From early-morning reels to wellness dares, they are often sold as proof of toughness and grea.

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 ...

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 ...

Cold plunging is a popular wellness trend among athletes, fitness enthusiasts and anyone looking for stress relief. You may have seen a cold plunge tub at a gym or wellness studio near you, with ...

When Dafydd Snowdon-Jones was offered the chance to immerse himself in a container filled with frigid ice water, he was confident he would be able to follow instructions, breathe through the ...

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 ...

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

Is it healthy to take a shower every day in winter? Learn the pros and cons of daily bathing in cold weather, expert opinions ...

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 ...

Be Well-Cold Water Immersion 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 ...