Walk through any trendy suburb and you might find a new “wellness” studio offering ice baths or “contrast therapy” (a sauna and ice bath combo). Scroll social media, and you’re likely to come across ...

Ice baths may have several health benefits, including helping to reduce muscle pain and inflammation and improving mood and cognitive ability. Ice baths involve immersing the body in cold water.

The internet loves a beauty hack, and lately, face ice baths have entered the chat. Dunking your face in ice water sounds dramatic, but it’s a ritual rooted in physiology and old-school skincare ...

I still remember the cool rush of ice water splashing over my head in summer 2014, my body bracing itself for inevitable shivers. The original “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” was inescapable — if you weren ...

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 ...

Samuel Cornell receives funding from Meta Platforms, Inc. His research is supported by a University of New South Wales Sydney, University Postgraduate Award. His research is supported by Royal Life ...