It's a hot summer day: you're running on the beach, the sun is blazing, and all you can think about is a refreshing dive. You ...

Even during a heat wave, taking a cold shower might be a bad idea. Here’s why - Your body may not respond to refreshing cold ...

On a hot day, a tepid or lukewarm bath or shower is the way to go, evidence suggests 26-27°C is most effective. This helps ...

When the body hits cold water, it can trigger “cold shock” which causes “dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood ...

Alternating between warm and cool water, rather than going straight to cold, can provide temperature contrast benefits while avoiding the extreme shock response that creates the highest ...

The cold shock response can also lead to an irregular heartbeat and even death when going from very hot to cold. Thankfully, these events are rare – and probably won’t happen if you’re just ...

New Yorkers are doing everything possible to cool off, which may include jumping into a cold shower — however, experts advise ...

National Weather Service urges cold water safety as spring air warms above 60°F, while ocean temperatures remain low, posing a risk of cold water shock. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

On a hot day, a tepid or lukewarm bath or shower is the way to go, evidence suggests 26-27°C is most effective. This helps ...

Recovery for Muscle and Mood After a hot and cold immersion, you may feel healed in both body and mind, according to a blog ...

Water safety teams from the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) say that water temperatures will remain cold enough to ...

Expect temperatures in the Seattle-area to be in the mid to high 80s on Sunday. That's "well above normal" for this time of year, a meteorologist said.