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Should You Take the Plunge? What a New Study Says About the Benefits of Icy-Water Immersion

People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion—polar plunges, cold showers, and ice baths—but a new study found ...
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Cold Plunge: Is It Safe?

What Is a Cold Plunge? A cold plunge or cold water immersion is a short dip in cold water that may offer some health perks. Long used by athletes to help with muscle recovery, cold plunges have become ...
Los Angeles Times

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...
Healthline

Health Benefits of Cold Water Therapy May Be Short-Lived, Study Finds

Share on Pinterest In a new study examining the benefits of cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours following exposure. Charlie Chesvick/Getty Images A new study ...
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First responders discuss dangers of icy water

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Recent river incidents in our region have highlighted the dangers of ice-covered water. In the past week, rescuers responded to a person in the Susquehanna ...