What Is a Cold Plunge? A cold plunge or cold water immersion is a short dip in cold water that may offer some health perks. Long used by athletes to help with muscle recovery, cold plunges have become ...

Your body's first reaction to a plunge in chilly water is the "cold shock" response. Your heart rate jumps. Stress hormones spike. You gasp suddenly, and may hyperventilate. Your reward if you stay in ...

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Town of Mountain City announced Thursday that the town has entered into an agreement to merge the Cold Springs Utility District into the town’s water system.

Enthusiasts claim that swimming in icy water can do wonders for your blood pressure, metabolism, and mental health. We asked experts to weigh the evidence. A man takes an ice bath in an antique tub in ...

Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study. It ...

From professional athletes to celebrities, everyone seems to be cold-plunging these days. Yet, this muscle recovery tool is accessible to anyone and offers many benefits. Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., director ...

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