Cold plunge devotees swear the wellness practice can do everything from lower the risk of depression to reduce muscle soreness, and there is a little research to suggest they may be on to something.

But if you’d still like to include cold plunges in your routine, Reed recommends starting out at a relatively higher temperature, like between 45 degrees and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and staying in for ...

‘It’s a long-held belief that taking to the waters is good for your health,” says Mike Tipton, a professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth. From Roman frigidariums to ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cold plunging has been having a moment for a few years now. And while immersing yourself in a tub of ...