The RNLI has issued safety advice to people planning to go cold water swimming over Christmas and New Year. The charity said festive dips had become an increasingly popular tradition but stressed ...

OHIO, USA — As the sun shines brighter and temperatures soar into the 70s during the holiday weekend and the following weeks ahead, many people are eager to take their first swim of the season. But ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

If you live near a body of water in the northern latitudes, you likely have heard of your local polar bear club — usually made up of a group of hearty swimmers who take part in cold water swimming.

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Every winter, the search for the secret to staying well seems to intensify. Supermarket shelves fill with "immune-boosting" shots, cold water swimming groups grow and social media becomes crowded with ...