So Apparently Cold Water Isn't Trying to Kill You

That ice water you're chugging might be the reason for your mysterious headaches.

The case for ice water

Look, it’s a million degrees in August and the air feels like soup. Grabbing a glass of ice-cold water feels less like a choice and more like a survival instinct. And science, according to *Medical News Today*, kind of agrees. Your body uses a tiny bit of energy to warm the water up, and the cold sensation just provides immediate, glorious relief.

It's especially true after you’ve dragged yourself to the gym or up a flight of stairs at the station. It just hits different. This is why it's the default drink for anyone doing anything remotely active in the heat. But the main benefit is really just... feeling cool and getting hydrated. It’s not a magic health potion.

The case against ice water

And here’s where this simple pleasure gets complicated. For some people, particularly those who get migraines, *Healthline* notes that super cold drinks can actually trigger a headache. You might also be familiar with its less serious but still deeply unpleasant cousin, the