Getting into a bath of ice-cold water – and staying in it, which is the bigger challenge – can be exhilarating and cathartic. (Women are, generally, able to stay in longer than men.) Nikia Blumenthal, ...

Chill out: Dive into the cold plunge craze Plungers say they get mental clarity and relief for ails in icy water in tubs, troughs and clubs. by Andrea Brown Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:53pm Life ...

But do daily cold plunges, whether it’s a cold shower, swimming in a frigid ocean, or sitting in a bathtub filled with ice cubes, really benefit health and well-being?

So, after a good workout sesh, should we immerse ourselves in the cold or warm ourselves up in a hot bath? Which has more benefits? Recently, researchers explored these two options post-workout.

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 ...

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water on Saturday in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in ...