It might look like just another wellness fad, but cold-water immersion — whether through open-water swims or quick ice baths — has a long and intriguing history. Once favoured by philosophers and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water recovery has moved from locker rooms into living rooms. Professional athletes still swear by ice tubs ...

Emily Emmins, Women's Health's social media manager, started taking dunks in ice baths as a personal experiment. She wanted to see if cold exposure could give her the rush she heard others in wellness ...