Dove reports cold showers boost circulation, reduce inflammation, enhance mood, and improve skin clarity; however, they may ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...

In recent years, cold-water immersion, or cold plunging—the practice of briefly submerging the body, or parts of the body, in cold to icy water—has gained traction among open water swimmers and ice ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

Cold plunges (immersing in frigid water) may reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and promote better sleep. Timing your plunge, before or after a workout, depends on your fitness goals and desired ...

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 ...