Eighteenth-­century mental institutions employed a tactic called the bain de surprise, suddenly dunking their patients in cold water to jolt them out of their depression or psychosis. (Some doctors ...

Today's Al Roker and ABC's Deborah Roberts enjoyed some rest and recharge during a recent beach getaway.

From blizzards to garden plans, a Manistee columnist celebrates changing seasons, Irish music and the promise of spring.

IT’S TIME FOR SOME GOOD VIBES AND I THINK WE’RE ALL VERY, VERY THANKFUL FOR THE WARMER WEATHER THIS WEEK. IT MEANS THAT MUD SEASON AND MAPLE SEASON ARE OFFICIALLY UPON US, AND IT TURNS OUT THAT WHEN ...

For many Latvians, ice bathing is a daily ritual. The "Ledus Dzeguzes" group combines the chill with art, creativity, and body positivity.

Seven of South Carolina’s beaches have been named among the top 20 in the South. Two of them are in the Myrtle Beach area.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to participate in one of travel’s hottest trends. Here are some suggestions, including ...

A little bit of Norway has arrived in Upstate New York with the state’s first public floating sauna.

Europe’s islands are where wellness returns to its roots. Think crater walks, thermal springs, forest saunas and bracing, salt-laced air. Here are a few of the most restorative escapes for travellers ...

Winter is a magical time of the year for me. When fresh snow blankets the ground and the air is crisp, the world seems to ...