The mere thought of it might make you shiver, but outdoor swimming has long been a feature of the Christmas period. People have touted the health benefits of cold water for centuries, all the way ...

Brockwell Lido will offer free dips to London marathon runners for two weeks after the event to aid the recovery.

Some people practice 'cold baths' by deliberately soaking in cold water for health reasons, and even if you don't, you may have experienced a tightening sensation in your body after a sauna or ...

Below 40 degrees, water becomes so cold that it can feel like your skin is burning. A heated pool or pool heater might be the best choice for winter swimming. Since swimming in a freezing cold ...

Cold water swimming has been linked to a range of health benefits. From improving brain fog, energy levels and chronic pain. In this episode of Health Decoded, science journalist Melissa Hogenboom ...

From its numerous health benefits to its historical and cultural significance, cold-water swimming is enjoying a resurgence worldwide. According to Simon Griffith, founder of “The Outdoor ...

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

Swimming in freezing cold water seems like an extreme activity, and yet it has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Swimmers claim that it improves their health and wellbeing.