People from the group Diptribe, who swim at South Cerney in Gloucestershire, have been waiting for temperatures to go below ...

Winter swimming enthusiasts take a dip in the icy waters of the Vistula River in Warsaw, Poland, on Nov. 23, 2025. Sunday ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

Experts weigh in on whether cold water swimming, drinking kombucha and taking vitamins can boost your immune system.

A prime example is cold water swimming. Professor Eleanor Riley, an immunologist at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, ...

The most robustly supported long-term benefit is the one Ella describes: a profound effect on mood. The science provides a ...

If you live near a body of water in the northern latitudes, you likely have heard of your local polar bear club — usually made up of a group of hearty swimmers who take part in cold water swimming.

Ruth Rose, 87, rallies dozens of cold water swimmers each day. BRIGHTON -- For 365 days a year, come rain or shine, Ruth Rose, 87, has taken a bracing morning swim in Seaford, a small coastal town on ...

Believe it or not, there are a lot of cold-water swimming enthusiasts in the area, and it's growing in popularity! Dena Marshall, founder of water-strong and cold-water swimmer, joined us to share how ...

Pembrokeshire’s cold-water swimmers, the Blue Tits, is offering advice for those braving the county’s waters this winter ...

A TEAM GB open water swimmer has launched the first fully-lifeguarded cold water swimming group in Poole. Elizabeth Mills, a cold-water therapy coach and ice mile swimmer, set up the group at the ...