A cold-plunge craze is spreading, with celebrities and influencers touting the sport as having transformative benefits for ...

Chen Xia, who came from Zhejiang province about 1,700 kilometers (1,000 miles) to the south, dived into the river even though she had a cold. She said the winter waters in her home city are warmer ...

Where to do cold-water swimming in the Portland area -- Like ... Vancouver Lake Fallen Leaf Lake Hagg Lake Willamette River at George Rogers Park, Sellwood Park, Hawthorne Bridge, Cathedral ...

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 ...

Braving the icy waters, participants across Serbia embraced tradition in the annual Swim for the Holy Cross, marking a major ...

Like a few hardy folks on New Year’s Day, Dan Long donned a bathing suit and jumped into the Flathead River. But for Long, ...

In the heart of Slovakia’s Slovak Paradise National Park, a winter wonderland awaits not only hikers and skiers but also ...

In Serbia's Orthodox Christian community, the feast of the Epiphany is marked by the traditional "swim for the Holy Cross." ...

Many people see in the New Year or celebrate Christmas or St. Stephens' Day with a cold water swim – often in fancy dress or just a swimsuit to get chilly in the winter water. "Research suggests ...