What Is a Cold Plunge? A cold plunge or cold water immersion is a short dip in cold water that may offer some health perks. Long used by athletes to help with muscle recovery, cold plunges have become ...

Cold water therapy reduces stress and may improve sleep, but effects fade quickly. Some people report feeling healthier over ...

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 ...

Hopping into a cold shower, lowering yourself into a cold tub, or jumping into a cold body of water can feel invigorating. But one reason for that also poses a health risk. When you suddenly immerse ...

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 ...