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 ...

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 ...

Firstly, there's no need for ice at all – Greg's 12°C bath is plenty cold enough. Mike's own studies have found that “the ...

I asked Dr. Rachelle Reed, PhD, MS, to discuss contrast therapy, the benefits, and the research. Dr. Reed is the scientific ...

I’ve always been afraid of ice baths. But facing the fear seems unavoidable, especially if your FYP is anything like mine, you’ve likely seen people dipping in buckets of water at sub-zero temperature ...

Co-authored by Lauren Rudolph and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. The growing trend of “cold water immersion”—immersing yourself in ice baths or taking cold showers—is promoted as providing physical and ...

Cold showers and ice baths—once the domain of elite athletes and hardened survivalists—are now mainstream. From social media ...

Ice baths have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Fitness enthusiasts and casual exercisers around the world are embracing this trend that was once reserved for elite athletes. Ice ...

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 ...

Those who use daily ice baths swear by the health benefits. One doctor we talked to says the benefits are real and substantial.

While some are innovative, the best ice baths don't necessarily reinvent the wheel—er, tub. They don't have to. All you need to get the benefits of a cold plunge is a vessel you can comfortably lie or ...