The Science Behind Cold Plunges, Explained in Four Minutes

Daniela Hernandez

Episode 35

Cold plunges are touted for their health benefits like stress relief and increased metabolism

By Daniela Hernandez

Cold plunges and ice baths are all the rage, but does research actually back up claims that they have health benefits? WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains what’s known (and what’s not) about the science of cold exposure. Photo: Kerem Yucel/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

Daniela Hernandez

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