New research shows vagus nerve exercises like humming, gargling and cold water exposure can calm anxiety in seconds ...

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Whether it's stepping into a steaming hot tub after a long day or braving a quick cold plunge, this simple practice can be a relaxing ritual that helps you recover more easily from the daily stresses ...

"It can boost mood by triggering the release of the body's feel-good endorphins." ...

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Your body's first reaction to a plunge in chilly water is the "cold shock" response. Your heart rate jumps. Stress hormones spike. You gasp suddenly, and may hyperventilate. Your reward if you stay in ...

One Popsugar editor started cold plunging in the ocean with her friends, and the benefits went far beyond a physical reset.