As one Redditor recently put it: "Is showering more hygienic than bathing because you aren't sitting in a bunch of butthole ...

From river rinses to oil-and-strigil scrapes, ancient grooming mixed health, ritual, and social life into daily survival. in ...

Jessica Migala has been a health, fitness, and nutrition writer for almost 15 years. She has contributed to more than 40 print and digital publications, including Health and Runner's World. Jessica ...

A new report found that sauna bathing is associated with a reduction in the risk of vascular diseases, such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive diseases, nonvascular ...

In today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, many people are rediscovering the healing power of nature. Nature-based ...

I am a person who tends to shower daily—both for my psyche and for my fine hair that devolves into greasiness when not shampooed. Ditto my children, who get nebulously sticky during the course of a ...

When my editors asked me to report on forest bathing, I packed a swimsuit. I assumed it must involve a dip in the water. It turns out, my interpretation was too literal. I met certified Forest Therapy ...

You hear so many different things about bathing and grooming your toddler. Your doctor says to give him a bath every few days, the parenting magazines say to bathe every day, your friends have their ...

Although it technically is considered custodial care and not directly paid by Medicare, bathing is a critical part of the overall care long-term care residents receive and expect. To some individuals’ ...

Bathings Solutions is a U.K.-based manufacturer of walk-in tubs. It offers designs for consumers who need powered seating, lie-down options, compact tubs or bariatric tubs. Consumers can customize ...

Bathing does not prevent someone from contracting an STD or STI, but after touching your partner’s genitals, you should still wash before touching your mouth, genitals, or eyes, to prevent the spread ...

Ablutophobia is an irrational fear of bathing or washing. It can affect children and adults. Treatment can include medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and more. People with ...