Cold plunge devotees swear the wellness practice can do everything from lower the risk of depression to reduce muscle ...

We dive into the pros and cons of cold plunging to see whether this popular wellness trend really is worth the chill.

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Cold plunges have gained popularity as a wellness practice in recent years. Now, some people are questioning whether cold plunges have real health benefits, especially ...

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Cold plunging has been having a moment for a few years now. And while immersing yourself in an ice bath tub of frigid water sounds less than ideal, there may be some health benefits that can come from ...

The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive in frigid waters without the aid of breathing equipment -- even while pregnant. A study ...

Tipton and Harper both said that any benefits from cold-water immersion come from the body’s cold-shock response: the sudden ...

The symptoms: The patient visited a medical clinic to seek care for her chronic rhinosinusitis — tissue inflammation in the sinuses and nasal passages — that was causing a viscous discharge containing ...

The thought of stepping into an icy shower first thing in the morning makes most of us shudder. That initial shock as cold water hits your warm skin triggers an immediate gasp, racing heart, and ...

Cold plunge devotees swear the wellness practice can do everything from lower the risk of depression to reduce muscle soreness, and there is a little research to suggest they may be on to something.