With warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine these last few days, it’s easy to forget that it’s still winter here in the Pacific Northwest. While “cold-plunging” in one of our scenic lakes or Puget ...

‘It’s a long-held belief that taking to the waters is good for your health,” says Mike Tipton, a professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth. From Roman frigidariums to ...

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Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks that accompany that invigorating shock to the system. From morning showers ...

In recent years, cold-water immersion has surged in popularity, captivating wellness enthusiasts with bold promises of reduced inflammation, enhanced mental clarity, and accelerated recovery. Once ...

MICHIGAN, USA — As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many families are looking forward to beach trips and the unofficial start of summer. But before you pack the swimsuits and sunscreen, there’s an ...

Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study. It ...

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 ...