Cold water shock, hypothermia and swim failure are the main dangers, particularly in very low winter sea temperatures, which ...

As in many places, at Gyllyngvase Beach in Cornwall the New Year's Day swim is a long-standing tradition. Lois Leonard, from ...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone considering taking part in open water swims or New Year dips ...

With warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine these last few days, it’s easy to forget that it’s still winter here in the Pacific Northwest. While “cold-plunging” in one of our scenic lakes or Puget ...

WASHINGTON — We've only had eight days all year the Seattle area hit warmer temperatures in the 60s, and we never hit the 70s. When our first 80-degree day arrived at the end of April, it felt like we ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Every year, an average of seven people drown in Lake Tahoe due to cold water shock. A new safety education campaign from Take Care Tahoe is encouraging those who spend time in ...

SEATTLE — People around Puget Sound hear the warnings all the time, this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures.

Cold plunge therapy sits in an interesting place in the recovery landscape. The evidence for short-term recovery benefits and ...

Planning a traditional chilly swim over Christmas or New Year? Imy Brighty-Potts asks GPs about the immediate impact on the ...

In recent years, cold-water immersion has surged in popularity, captivating wellness enthusiasts with bold promises of reduced inflammation, enhanced mental clarity, and accelerated recovery. Once ...

On an unusually warm spring day in March 2021, Centralia teen Zachary Rager jumped from the Chehalis River Bridge into the river below. It was something he and his friends had done many times before, ...