The hottest trend of the past year exposes some of those who practice it to a real, existential danger. A physician explains ...

As swimmers, a lot of pain is endured on the path to success, both physical and mental. And yet, perhaps the most excruciating part of the swimming world is a method used for recovery. Ice baths, also ...

Co-authored by Lauren Rudolph and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. The growing trend of “cold water immersion”—immersing yourself in ice baths or taking cold showers—is promoted as providing physical and ...

For recovery after intense training and to promote health–ice baths have been trending for years. But do all people benefit from “cold therapy”? Studies and experts increasingly suggest that women ...

Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New Year tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health.