For Americans looking to stay comfortable and safe during those brutal heatwaves, understanding the science behind cooling down is crucial. While a blast of icy water offers immediate relief, it can ...

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 ...

Time to take the plunge? Health and beauty experts are touting the benefits of cold showers — generally defined as bathing in water less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. “Think of it as a mini ‘shock’ to ...

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 ...