Ice baths and cold plunges — interchangeable terms for soaking in near-freezing water — have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional ...

Cold therapy rituals offer a quick way to help us reset, he says, whether it’s via a full-body plunge, a cold shower, or simply splashing icy water on your face in the morning. Ice baths are ...

The body’s response to cold-water immersion is swift and often severe. 7 A cold-shock response—which includes gasping and uncontrollable hyperventilation—can be dangerous, especially if it occurs ...