If you stay in cold water for too long, ... When you go from a smooth to a splashy stroke, it's a good sign to get out. Of course, you don't need to worry about getting out if you never get in.

But while the sun may be shining, the water can still pose serious risks. One of the most dangerous is cold water shock. Cold water shock is a sudden and involuntary response that occurs when the ...

Cold water swimming is growing in popularity among women, but more support is needed to make many wild swimming sites in the UK safer and more accessible, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

A woman who was prescribed cold water swimming to treat her depression says the activity has 'saved her life'. Helen Downham, 37, went through a string of traumatic events between 2019 and 2022 ...

Cold plunges have become increasingly popular as enthusiasts tout the health benefits of a jolt of ice-cold water. But experts say it's important to use caution as there are risks involved.

A woman died when the cold water at an immersion therapy session popular with celebrities triggered an undiagnosed heart condition, ruled a “concerned” coroner who has called for more ...

Cold water plunges may not speed women’s post-exercise recovery, per new study. A group of women plunging into icy water. Gin Majka, Unsplash, CC0. Participants were asked to complete five ...

A group of cold water swimmers have said that plunging into sea temperatures as cold as 6C is helping with the effects of the menopause. Some also reported improvements in their mental health.

A group of cold water swimmers have said that plunging into sea temperatures as cold as 6C is helping with the effects of the menopause. Some also reported improvements in their mental health.