Share on Pinterest There is insufficient quality evidence in support of cold water immersion’s health benefits, a new review says. Image credit: VISUALSPECTRUM/Stocksy. Wim Hof, a Dutch extreme ...
Cold water therapy reduces stress and may improve sleep, but effects fade quickly. Some people report feeling healthier over ...
Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...
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 ...