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 ...

Cold water therapy reduces stress and may improve sleep, but effects fade quickly. Some people report feeling healthier over ...

Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in ...

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 ...

From early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges, cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among athletes and wellness ...

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 ...

The utilisation of cold water immersion (CWI) as a recovery modality has gained prominence among athletes seeking to alleviate exercise-induced fatigue and muscle damage. CWI typically involves ...

PHOENIX — The season’s first heat wave is already baking the Southwest with triple-digit temperatures as firefighters in Phoenix — America’s hottest big city — employ new tactics in hopes of saving ...

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 ...