‘It’s a long-held belief that taking to the waters is good for your health,” says Mike Tipton, a professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth. From Roman frigidariums to ...

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 ...

MICHIGAN, USA — As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many families are looking forward to beach trips and the unofficial start of summer. But before you pack the swimsuits and sunscreen, there’s an ...

Walk through any trendy suburb and you might find a new “wellness” studio offering ice baths or “contrast therapy” (a sauna and ice bath combo). Scroll social media, and you’re likely to come across ...

Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study. It ...

MANITOWOC COUNTY (WLUK) -- As summer draws Wisconsinites to the lakes, the allure of a refreshing dip can mask hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. Despite the summer heat, water temperatures ...

Swimmers set to brave the icy waters of the Irish Sea and North Atlantic Ocean to mark the start of 2026 should be aware of the potential dangers involved, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution ...