While very cold water (near freezing) can be uncomfortable, you don’t need to go that far for benefits. Most experts ...

What are the benefits of ice baths and cold water therapy? Here's what happened when this writer tested it out.

If it’s your first time taking an ice bath, it’s often recommended to aim for 1 to 3 minutes. If the plunge was manageable, you can increase your time (or decrease your temp) next time.

Limited research has also shown that cold-water immersion may improve your mood improve self-esteem and decrease tension and ...

Other results also suggested that cold water immersion following exercise could improve sleep, “but the data was restricted ...