Health
Cryotherapy versus ice baths—it's a draw
The first study to compare the effect of cold water immersion versus extreme cold air has found very little difference between the two treatments on athletes' muscle recovery.
Nov 14, 2017
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News tagged with water immersion
Diabetes
Can't exercise? A hot bath may help improve inflammation, metabolism, study suggests
Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and blood sugar (glucose) levels in people who are unable to exercise, according to a new study. The findings are published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Nov 14, 2018
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Health
Research pours cold water on ice bath recovery theory
If the thought of a post workout ice bath is enough to make you shiver, new research from QUT and The University of Queensland (UQ) will warm your heart.
Aug 10, 2015
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Health
Is a cold water swim good for you, or more likely to send you to the bottom?
There are people who will tell you that a dip in cold water is not just exhilarating and enlivening, but good for you. They have not, they will tell you, had a cold for years. In many nations there is a cultural tradition ...
Jan 3, 2018
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Neuroscience
How cold temperatures trigger the brain to boost appetite
Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have identified brain circuits that make mammals want to eat more when they are exposed to cold temperatures.
Aug 16, 2023
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Health
You're not a polar bear: Any plunge into cold water comes with risks
Jumping into icy cold water in the dead of winter might seem like a crazy idea, but the so-called polar bear plunge has become a popular activity, often paired with raising money for charity.
Dec 9, 2022
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Health
Both hot and cold water immersion post-workout suppress muscle gains
First, researchers discovered cold water immersion after a workout can ruin your gym gains. Now there's evidence hot water immersion does the same.
Jun 21, 2016
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Health
Experts warn cold water immersion carries significant risk if not done responsibly
In many countries there has been an explosion in the number of people undertaking cold water immersion (CWI) for anecdotally claimed mental and physical benefits, from home-based ice baths and cold showers, to open water ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Cold water baths reduce muscle soreness but evidence lacking on safety
Plunging into cold water after exercise may be an effective way to reduce muscle soreness, but it is unclear whether there are harmful side effects. These are the conclusions of a new systematic review of cold water immersion ...
Feb 14, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth
An Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should be offered to all pregnant women.
Aug 7, 2018
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