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.

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 ...

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 ...

A woman developed prominent bumps inside her sinuses, similar to a condition seen in "surfer's ear." ...

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 ...