- Here we discuss the basis of those changes and how anyone who activates the dive response (even in a bowl of cold water) can increase oxygen availability, even if it’s transient.

These two medical images show the patient's maxillary (left) and ethmoid (right) sinuses, with arrows indicating "cobblestone-like" growths inside them.(Image credit: Klingele et al., 2025) ...

Mike Tipton, a cold water expert from the University of Portsmouth in the UK, agrees there is little evidence to support the "positive" impacts of CWI.

Know the secret to glowing skin this summer with cold rice water. Learn how this natural remedy can soothe and brighten your complexion. Get radiant skin with this simple skincare tip.

I attempted to dunk my face in ice-cold water like Ashton Hall for a week. It did nothing but make me dread getting out of bed. By Kristine Villarroel ...

He used an upscale brand of bottled spring water, Saratoga, for ice-cold facial plunges. For five days, I attempted to submerge my face in icy water, but I failed to see any benefits.

Firefighters rescued a kayaker from frigid cold water off of Walnut Beach in Milford Monday evening. The fire department said a bystander reported a kayaker in distress around 5:30 p.m.

Judging by his Instagram, Hugh Jackman appears to enjoy cold water therapy. The actor shared a video on April 7 of him jumping from a long zipline into a lake wearing only a bathing suit.

A thin layer of ice covers ornamental plants, Jan. 4, 2018, in Plant City, Fla. Growers spray water on the plants to help protect them from extreme cold temperatures.

Short-Term Benefits of Cold Water Immersion One of the most significant findings was that cold water therapy helped reduce stress—but only for about 12 hours after exposure.

“Cold-water immersion has been extensively researched and used in sporting contexts to help athletes recover, but despite its growing popularity among health and well-being circles, little is ...

In the water, it can occur at temperatures well above freezing – and even in waters as warm as 80 degrees. When the body hits the cold water, “cold shock” can cause dramatic changes in ...