Cold Vs Hot Showers: While some swear by the refreshing jolt of an ice-cold shower, others can’t imagine starting (or ending) the day without the comfort of hot water. The truth? Both hot and cold ...

Taking a cold shower may not sound pleasant, but turning down the temperature may help with workout recovery, depression, and ...

Cold showers or cold water immersion can reduce muscle inflammation and soreness after a workout. Hot showers or hot water immersion after a workout can improve performance on the same day or the next ...

Some find hot showers relaxing for migraine episodes due to muscle tension relief, but there’s no scientific evidence supporting this. Heat may worsen symptoms like nausea. Cold showers may be more ...

Most of us have experienced that moment of shock when the hot water runs out mid-shampoo — but many experts claim the benefits of a frigid shower are worth the unpleasant jolt. For those who aren’t ...

Most dermatologists agree that a steaming-hot shower can dry out your hair and skin. Here’s what the research says. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Katie Mogg Q: I love ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Lancaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. When the weather warms up, many of us use a nice cold shower to help us cool down. But while this might feel like ...

Most of us have experienced that moment of shock when the hot water runs out mid-shampoo — but many experts claim the benefits of a frigid shower are worth the unpleasant jolt. For those who aren’t ...

In cold weather, what can you do to keep warm and how can you best avoid the snuffles, sneezes and sore throats associated with the common cold? We take a critical look at some of the myths associated ...