It’s hard to scroll through social media right now without seeing a celebrity or influencer — among them, Jelly Roll, Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper and Josh Brolin — rave about cold plunges, aka the ...

Maybe it’s better not to take the plunge. While the ostensible point of most wellness trends is to promote good physical and mental health — as opposed to purely shedding pounds — weight management is ...

Cold plunge therapy sits in an interesting place in the recovery landscape. The evidence for short-term recovery benefits and ...

Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks that accompany that invigorating shock to the system. From morning showers ...

Share on Pinterest In a new study examining the benefits of cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours following exposure. Charlie Chesvick/Getty Images A new study ...

If you live near a body of water in the northern latitudes, you likely have heard of your local polar bear club — usually made up of a group of hearty swimmers who take part in cold water swimming.

A Black youth takes part in a class sponsored by Swim Up, which promotes swimming among African Americans - Copyright AFP Agnes BUN A Black youth takes part in a ...

Lovers of winter swimming in costumes take a "bath" this month in the frigid Baltic Sea in Gdansk, Poland. Photo by Sergei Gapon Cold plunges, ice baths, polar plunges, Viking swimming...whatever the ...

There are two types of people in this world – those who enjoy cold showers and those who can think of nothing worse. Now, experts have revealed why you should never bathe in cold water, even during ...