Millions of Americans might think a cold shower could help them cope as temperatures hit dangerous heights this week - but experts warn that it could do more harm than good. While the cold water may ...

Cold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by ice baths for recovery, it's become a bonafide wellness ...

For many, a cold shower promises alertness, a brisk wake-up and perhaps a refreshing jolt to start the day. Yet beneath that sharp shock of temperature lies a physiological response that may have ...

It’s getting hot in here. The slog days of summer are already here, with New York City currently experiencing a scorching heat wave that has temperatures reaching well into the 100s. New Yorkers are ...

When the heat becomes overwhelming, the temptation to take an ice-cold shower is great. However, this reflex isn't the most effective way to cool the body down for long periods of time. Experts ...

That invigorating blast of cold water you’ve been using to start your mornings might be doing more than just waking you up, it could be putting dangerous stress on a heart condition you don’t even ...

When the weather warms up, many of us use a nice cold shower to help us cool down. But while this might feel like relief, it might actually not be helping the body cool off at all. Our body’s optimal ...

The thought of stepping into an icy shower first thing in the morning makes most of us shudder. That initial shock as cold water hits your warm skin triggers an immediate gasp, racing heart, and ...

Nearly every day for the past year, I took a one-minute cold shower after my morning hot shower. I got the idea after editing a piece from a USA TODAY medical contributor: "Multiple research studies ...

For years, cold showers were the domain of athletes and wellness zealots. But new research in genetics and metabolism suggests that a quick blast of cold water has benefits way beyond mental toughness ...