Fact checked by Nick Blackmer People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion—polar plunges, cold showers, and ice baths—but a new study found that the science is inconclusive ...

2. It might reduce sickness Though research is mixed, some experts have theorized that when you plunge yourself into cold water, your body’s leukocytes, the blood cells that fight infection, are ...

Ten studies looked at immersion in an ice bath or cold plunge, and one studied the effect of cold showers. Studies were only included if participants were immersed in water at or above chest level.

Cold water immersion is exactly what it sounds like—getting into cold water, typically below 59 degrees, for a short period. Some people do quick plunges, while others stay in for a few minutes.

We're in for a dreary but less cold start to the weekend with extensive cloud cover, isolated showers and sprinkles, and highs in the low to mid 50s Friday.

We'll see the rain taper off by the evening and overnight. Showers throughout today. (WSET) The lows are getting cooler again as we drop back down to the 30s tonight. Lows tonight. (WSET) ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Tuesday morning, we're walking out to a cold front pushing scattered showers through that won't amount to much. It's still warm in the upper 70s or low 80s, with rain ...