A safety appeal has been issued to anyone visiting the coast or planning any activities on or near the water ahead of the Easter weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI has ...

Ice is a complicated material,” says Jean-Denis Brassard, an anti-icing specialist at the University of Quebec. Although one chunk may look like any other, each is a messy collection of individual ...

There have been deaths and medical emergencies associated with ice baths and cold water swimming, and those with heart conditions are strongly advised to avoid cold water submersion below 27C.

One of the best ways to do so, according to 3,015 polar plunge enthusiasts, is to dive feet first into early morning cold water at the Delaware Water Gap. A recent survey of polar plunge ...

Taking a trendy ice bath—or, as they are formally known, "cold-water immersion"—actually changes the way your cells operate. This is the conclusion of researchers from the University of Ottawa, Canada ...

The researchers reported that 7.6% of participants experienced a headache after drinking 150 milliliters (mm) of ice-cold water through a straw. They also found that participants with active ...

Jakub Mensik continues to shine with a huge victory over World No. 4 Taylor Fritz, winning 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4) to reach his first Masters 1000 final. The 19-year-old has been the biggest surprise of ...

Cold water immersion for seven days significantly ... Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and ...

But typically, when people are choosing to cold water plunge, they’re more likely to choose ice water that’s cold enough to shock and stress the body. The response to cold water plunging varies from ...

you’re fixing a smoothie or you want ice cold water on tap, a quality ice maker will become your favourite countertop sidekick. They don’t need professional installation either, so you can ...

Martin Lynch has been taking a dip in cold water every day for the past six months ... hammers as they smashed through layers of thick ice covering the lake before braving the dip.