(NewsNation) — Cold plunging, a form of physical therapy in which a person immerses their body in cold water for a short time, is popular among athletes to treat sore muscles. But does it work?

A “cold shock” sounds unpromising, at least at first blush. Plunge into icy water, and, as you gasp for air, your heartbeat jumps, blood vessels constrict, stress hormones like cortisol, an ...

Cold water plunges are trending hard, but does science actually back the claims that they’ll keep you from getting sick? The truth is chillier than you think. Cold plunges are all over social media, ...

When the temperatures turn extremely cold, most people remain inside to stay cozy. And most people know how to dress for those temperatures if they’re going to be outside for recreational purposes.