Lovers of winter swimming in costumes take a "bath" this month in the frigid Baltic Sea in Gdansk, Poland. Photo by Sergei Gapon Cold plunges, ice baths, polar plunges, Viking swimming...whatever the ...

Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks that accompany that invigorating shock to the system. From morning showers ...

In the northern hemisphere, we’re right in the thick of the coldest part of the year. But for many of us, myself included, there is still access to open water and plenty of fish willing to bite. Even ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...