- A new study found that cold-water immersion offers several potential short-term health benefits.
- People had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours after doing cold-water immersion.
- Brief cold showers were associated with a slightly higher quality of life.
Cold-water immersion — such as sitting in an ice bath, wading into a lake in the winter, or taking a cold shower — has become increasingly popular in recent years. But is there any benefit to these bone-chilling practices?
New research suggests yes, with possible benefits ranging from lower stress to improved sleep and quality of life.
However, researchers caution that some of the…