Despite growing anecdotal evidence and historical claims regarding the health benefits of cold-water immersion, from icy baths to chilly swims, robust scientific confirmation is still lacking. The ...

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 ...

For all of us, a daily shower is a routine, it's a time to clean off the day, to start the morning, or to relax before sleep. But beyond the mere action of cleaning, have you ever thought about the ...

Revelers enter the cold water during the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) (AP) — Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim ...

Donald Trump faced some pushback from what some might consider a surprising source after saying he could potentially move matches scheduled for next year’s World Cup out of liberal-led cities he deems ...

Wicklow County Council has poured cold water on a consultants’ report that found there are no big engineering obstacles to reopening the popular Bray-Greystones cliff walk. The 7km coastal trail was ...

Phil Mickelson has talked down the idea of Tiger Woods leading Team USA at the next Ryder Cup and named his two choices ahead of the golf legend. In the wake of Europe's stunning Ryder Cup triumph at ...