Cold therapy practices have gained substantial popularity in wellness communities, evolving from niche biohacking techniques to mainstream health interventions. From professional athletes using ice ...

Cold water therapy reduces stress and may improve sleep, but effects fade quickly. Some people report feeling healthier over ...

Share on Pinterest In a new study examining the benefits of cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours following exposure. Charlie Chesvick/Getty Images A new study ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. People are stressed and wellbeing is declining for many. But ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Share on Pinterest Cold plunges may have benefits in the short term but people may overestimate the results, a review has found. Duet Postscriptum/Stocksy Research is ongoing about the potential ...