Social media says that dipping your face in ice water calms you down. But does it actually work?

Mindfulness hack or cruel and unusual punishment? (Photo: Crysah’ Updated October 9, 2025, 7:44 AM There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the benefits of colds. Cold diving, hot-cold showers and ice rolling have been marketed as everything from “beauty secrets” that reduce puffiness to “biohacks” that promote muscle recovery and […]