Spending half an hour submerged in cold water could lead people to eat more in the hours that follow, according to a new study published in Physiology & Behavior. The research showed that participants ...

In 2015, a 14-year-old Italian teenager named Michael was jumping into a cold canal in Milan with friends when his foot became trapped in underwater debris, and he failed to surface. Rescuers created ...

From early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges, cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among athletes and wellness warriors. But how much of the hype is backed by science? In the most ...

Your body's first reaction to a plunge in chilly water is the "cold shock" response. Your heart rate jumps. Stress hormones spike. You gasp suddenly, and may hyperventilate. Your reward if you stay in ...

Post-workout cold plunges may be having a moment, but a new study dunks on the practice. After a tough workout, muscle recovery was no better in women who immersed themselves in chilly water than in ...

Many people prefer warm showers to cold showers. However, some studies have shown that cold water may benefit physical and mental health. This article covers some of the scientific evidence supporting ...