If jumping straight into an icy shower feels overwhelming, start with warm water and gradually decrease the temperature.

In cold weather, what can you do to keep warm and how can you best avoid the snuffles, sneezes and sore throats associated with the common cold? We take a critical look at some of the myths associated ...

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 ...

‘It’s a long-held belief that taking to the waters is good for your health,” says Mike Tipton, a professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth. From Roman frigidariums to ...

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 ...

The original idea dates back centuries when people believed that colds were caused by low body temperature needing warmth (by ...

Strategies like washing your hands regularly and getting a flu shot go a long way towards keeping you healthy when seemingly everyone has the sniffles—and filling your plate with the best foods to eat ...