Walk through any trendy suburb and you might find a new “wellness” studio offering ice baths or “contrast therapy” (a sauna and ice bath combo). Scroll social media, and you’re likely to come across ...

A 12-year-old Ohio boy died Saturday after a man taking care of him allegedly forced the child into back-to-back ice baths and strenuous exercises as part of a twisted form of “corporal punishment,” ...

They’re supposed to slim you down — but ice baths might actually be plumping you up. The frigid wellness fad beloved by celebs and influencers could be backfiring, new research suggests. Cold plunges ...

For years, athletes have sworn by the ritual: crush a brutal workout, then shock your body with an ice-cold plunge. The ...

Your idea of a good time and self-care may involve a long, luxuriously hot bath. Bubbles, a good read and a candle? What could be better? To be clear, ice baths may be trending, but they are not new.

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Ice baths have been used for health benefits and sports recovery for centuries. And with the increasing popularity of the cold-water therapy, and the expanding market for cold plunge tubs, you may ...