We dive into the pros and cons of cold plunging to see whether this popular wellness trend really is worth the chill.

Gradual cold water exposure: Cold showers are better for gradual exposure and mental resilience rather than deep physical recovery. The water temperature and exposure typically aren't intense enough ...

A recent study published in PLoS One found that neither cold nor hot water immersion improved muscle recovery in women over the course of 72 hours. The researchers emphasized the need for more ...

For most of her young life, Ali Truwit's competitive nature kept her in the pool, but one traumatic day changed everything ...

Helen Hislop, 53, broke the women's world record for the Channel Swim after completing the 'gruelling' 21km crossing in 7 hours, ...

A decade ago, I was a busy hospital consultant dermatologist with three young children, juggling intense stress at work, ...

If you’re keen to keep swimming through winter but haven’t done so before, there are a few things you’ll need to get – namely, cold water swimming gear. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best cold ...

If you plan to continue your open-water swimming through the winter, then aside from a cosy swim robe to warm you after your dip, a cold water swimming hat is an absolute essential. Here are our ...

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 ...

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 ...