While many products promise faster recovery, reduced soreness and improved performance, the science is often more nuanced.
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Online wellness trends claim saunas and cold plunges can boost male fertility. The evidence tells a more nuanced story – and some claims don’t stack up.
One big risk is overdiagnosis: the more you test, the more you’ll find. Much of this may be clinically irrelevant, meaning unnecessary follow-ups, costs and anxiety.
Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.
A cold shower could have the opposite effect.
A study finds that ice baths can aid recovery after a workout, but they may impede muscle growth.
Ice baths are an effective way to accelerate recovery after exercise. However, their general health benefits are less clear.
From depression to muscle soreness: what are the potential benefits of cold water therapy?
Dutch cold water enthusiast Wim Hof has advocated chilly showers, but a scientist examines if their benefits are as good as he suggests.
Active supervision of children at public pools is crucial. But with a few creative policy interventions, we can make it easier for solo parents to visit the pool with kids in tow.
Cold water drowning kills many people every year. But can it also provide curative benefits? We asked an expert.
Does cold water immersion after training help recovery?
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Professor of Human and Applied Physiology, University of Portsmouth
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Principal Lecturer in the School of Sport, Health, and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science & Health, School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Professor of Anatomy, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in Sport Management and Sport Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand
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