If you've ever been cold water swimming, you'll know all about the short, sharp shock it gives your senses as you plunge in.

The survey was conducted by a residential mental health provider that claims an increasing number of people fund polar ...

Georgie Throughout the winter, many people try different techniques, like taking supplements or eating certain foods to boost ...

Ex-Marine Phil Jones says cold water swimming has been "a game-changer for me".

“Although ice baths can have incredible benefits from nervous system to inflammation to muscle soreness and vagus nerve ...

A cold plunge or cold water immersion refers to a short dip in cold water that could offer health perks. This technique has ...

Mehta went on to say that a cold-water swim is not a cure-all for mental health issues, though, and those with such concerns should talk to a professional before diving in. "It’s a complement to ...

Lake Michigan at Whitefish Dunes State Park in Door County was ranked by a national survey as the seventh-best place in the U.S. to take part in a cold-water swim That's according to a survey ...

Water temperatures below 70 degrees can cause cold shock in a minute, and the risk of hypothermia increases the longer you’re ...

A former carer from Weymouth who struggled with suicidal thoughts after working during the pandemic says cold water swimming was transformative ...

This fast-growing activity [also known as open water swimming], is when you swim in a natural body of water, like a river, cove, the open sea, or waterfall, for a bit of cold water therapy.